Ron Nieubuurt - Independent Agent Ltd - Licensed Salesperson

28/11/2025

28/11/2025

Glen Eden /Kelston- ideal 'Man Cave' up for sale -West Auckland

I have been posting editorials about the benefits and central location of Glen Eden in West Auckland, its demographics, and its proximity to Great North Rd and to general retail and business nodes.

Another aspect that has come up in my marketing drive to sell 9 M Westech Place is to describe it as the ideal Man Cave solution & opportunity.
I looked it up, and forget about any undesirable or sinister meanings.
It is meant to be like a garage or shed, detached from the house, where the man (or woman) can do any hobbies, such as watching sports or playing video games.
But, like with this unit, working on your yacht, sports equipment, racing or drift cars, bikes, or any other hobbies, like woodworking, art & sculpturing, all very possible in this approximately 141 sqm unit.

Come to think of it, it can efficiently function as an indoor golf driving range!

This 9M Westech place has 3-phase power, work benches, medium-high stud height, an automatic roller door, and a 'wet area' with a double sink ideal for washing materials or general cleaning.

Give me a call, please if this is something you have been looking for
on 021 161 7460

26/11/2025

Why Westech Place in Glen Eden /Kelston is a preferred address.

I am promoting Westech Place and the suburb of Glen Eden for various reasons. Mainly to indicate that it is a popular, central and diverse suburb in West Auckland.

Westech Place is just off Great North Road, an arterial road in West Auckland that runs from the Waterview tunnel through Avondale and New Lynn, crosses West Coast Road, Glen Eden, and continues up to Henderson and beyond.

All this makes it very central to various retail & general commercial hubs, industrial areas and various schools.
Westech Place is very close to that and benefits from being connected to all these commercial and industrial hubs.

The above is all factual, and my other reason is, if the area is of interest, then consider investing in 9 M Westech Place, a small industrial unofficial live & work unit, see my flyer, please. Ideal for tradies, projects, and warehousing, general SME's.
Perfect for tradies: a workshop or warehouse with multiple flexible uses. Give me a call on 021 161 7460

26/11/2025

Why is Glen Eden such a popular suburb in West Auckland?

Various reasons, but a few to mention:
1. Strong community and village-town centre
2, Convenient arterial infrastructure links; Great North Rd. and a railway station - Western Line, nearby.
3. Ethnic & cultural diversity- a variety of European, Asian, Pasifika and Maori mainly
One can safely say Glen Eden is quite diverse and a multicultural community
4. Interesting statistics:
Total population, give or take: 19600
Made up of young professionals, catering for younger families and young professionals.

With all this information and more on the way, I would like to mention the investment opportunity at Westech Place, No. 9M. A small industrial unit, unofficially live & work of approx 141 sqm, ready to occupy.
The Vendor's sons used to operate and work as tradies from there

31/10/2025

End of Lease - Who is responsible for making good?

I always find it helpful to share articles that I receive from various sources and hoard them in folders. One never knows when they are of use.

Here's one that often causes a hassle if both parties don't follow the basics when entering into a lease: take photos and turn them into writing in the ATL on who is doing what and how the property looked on the commencement date.

08/10/2025

Please find below a summary from a Mortgage Broker on the latest ANZ Property Focus report for September 25, along with a quick update on the latest OCR change and what’s happening across the finance space.

Property Market: September Insights

This month’s report, “Breaking Even”, highlights early signs of market stabilisation:

House prices are steady, with modest improvements in some regions.
Sales activity is lifting, reflecting growing buyer confidence.
Rental growth remains strong due to supply constraints.
Construction activity is moderating, keeping supply limited.
Overall, the market stabilises as households and investors adjust to a lower-rate environment.
Yesterday

Official Cash Rate (OCR)

Yesterday, the Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 50 basis points to 2.5%, a larger reduction than some analysts had anticipated, however, one that many people were calling for. The reaction has been broadly positive, with the hope that the cut will support mortgage holders and encourage some domestic growth. The move reflects the ongoing economic challenges that NZ is facing, and the recent news that NZ had a fall in GDP in the June Quarter.

Annual CPI is 2.7%, but the Bank expects inflation to return to the 2% target midpoint by early 2026.
The RBNZ has signalled it remains open to further cuts if required to support growth and consumption.

Finance & Turnaround Times

Compared to previous months, applications are now being processed quicker than before, often within 5–10 business days. Banks continue to have a good appetite for learning, with most applications supported as submitted. Given that the turnaround times have only just recently improved, I would still allow 10–15 days for finance conditions until we have a few months of quicker turnarounds, especially for first home buyers who may need a valuation.

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30/09/2025

Earthquake Prone Building Systems: A relief for Northland building owners?
The new proposed legislation will mean many Northland buildings will not be considered earthquake-prone due to the low seismic zone.
Especially in rural towns, with older and often heritage buildings
It will free up punitive lending criteria by the financial institutions and likely a more favourable response from the insurers.

It will not remove the responsibility of these owners to remedy any defaults, repairs & maintenance, but the 'label' has been removed.

More can be read in the following link:

Proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system more risk-based and proportionate, by focusing on higher seismic risk areas and high-risk buildings.

30/09/2025

Glen Eden For Sale, 9 M Westech Place.

Just to remind people that this unit is very mcu available and ready to be sold, and a breakdown of the size, as it makes for a more correct calculation.
The official size as per the unit plan is 110 sqm; subsequently, two more mezzanine rooms have been added and the total size of the unit is more like 141 sqm.
Bear in mind, one room is unconsented but as sound and safe as one can see.

GFive me a call to view and put pen to paper

30/09/2025

Mortgage rates, optimism, good news ?

Today, we heard a brief overview about a fresh impetus in the lending market.
The appointment of a new Reserve Bank governor, plus the pressure on lowering interest rates, is set to filter into the market, let me add, the residential property market.
Comments were:
1. Main banks, e.g. TSB (24 months) and BNZ (12 months), have announced rates at 4.49% which means someone with a $700K mortgage paying 6% moving to 4.49% has an additional $144 per week in their back pocket.

2. Some sectors of the economy are going very strong (agriculture), particularly dairy and kiwifruit, Fonterra are looking at selling the Anchor brand, which could mean each member (farmer) receives a $400,000 paycheck. This is a massive amount of money that will trickle through the Economy.

3. Enquiry levels for new mortgages are high, indicating higher sales transactions going forward.

4. The banks have been recruiting new assessing staff and improving their assessment efficiency, leading to better turnaround times.

Till the next post

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25/09/2025

For Sale,a 110 sqm warehouse /factory unit in Glen Eden, 9 M Westech Place, ideal for tradies, SME-s car collectors.Medium shigh stud, 3-phase power, work benches, heatpumps, and 2 x sinks.
Park your van, classic car or trade vehicle and enjoy a work-from-home environment.