Ensor & Co Realty

07/07/2026

05/07/2026

🏡 ASK FEE: Deadline Sale vs Price by Negotiation
There are many ways to market a property, but two of the most common methods are Deadline Sale and Price by Negotiation. While both allow buyers to make offers, they work quite differently.
📅 Deadline Sale

A Deadline Sale has a set closing date by which buyers are encouraged to submit their offers.
Key points:

A deadline date is advertised
Buyers generally submit their best offer before the closing date
Multiple offers may be considered at the same time
The vendor can choose to accept, negotiate or reject any offer
The property may sell before the deadline if an acceptable offer is received

A Deadline Sale can work well when there is strong buyer interest and competition.
🤝 Price by Negotiation

With Price by Negotiation, there is no advertised price and no set deadline for offers.
Key points:

Buyers can submit offers at any time
Offers are presented to the vendor as they are received
Negotiations can begin immediately
The property remains available until a sale is agreed
Greater flexibility for both buyers and sellers

This method can be particularly effective when a property's value is difficult to define or when the vendor wants flexibility throughout the campaign.
Time-Based Process vs Flexible Process

A Deadline Sale encourages buyers to act before a specific date and can create competition between interested parties.

Price by Negotiation allows offers to be considered at any stage and provides greater flexibility during the sales process.
The best method depends on the property, the market and the seller's goals.
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28/06/2026

🏡 ASK FEE: Conditional vs Unconditional
If you're buying or selling property, you'll often hear an offer described as either conditional or unconditional. Understanding the difference is important because it affects how certain a sale really is.
📋 Conditional Offer

A conditional offer includes one or more conditions that must be satisfied before the agreement becomes unconditional.
Common conditions include:

Finance approval
Building report
LIM report review
Sale of another property

While a property may be "under offer", the purchaser still has the opportunity to withdraw if their conditions are not met within the agreed timeframe.
✔️ Unconditional Offer

An unconditional offer means all conditions have been satisfied, waived, or no conditions were included from the beginning.
At this point:

The agreement is legally binding
The purchaser is committed to completing the purchase
Settlement can proceed on the agreed date

More Flexibility vs Greater Certainty

A conditional offer gives buyers time to complete their due diligence and secure finance.

An unconditional offer provides both parties with greater certainty that the sale will proceed.
For sellers, a conditional offer is a positive step forward, but an unconditional offer is generally the milestone everyone is working towards.
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22/06/2026

🏡 ASK FEE: GV vs Market Value
One of the most common questions I get asked is:

"My GV is $850,000, so is that what my home is worth?"
The short answer? Not necessarily.
🏛️ Government Valuation (GV)

Your GV – also known as Rateable Value (RV) or Capital Value (CV) depending on your council – is set by the council and is primarily used to help calculate rates. It is updated periodically and is based on market information available at the time of assessment.
📊 Market Value

Market value is what a willing buyer is prepared to pay for a property in today's market. It is influenced by supply and demand, buyer competition, interest rates, location, presentation and recent comparable sales.
Set by Council vs Set by Buyers

A GV is determined by the council. Market value is ultimately determined by what buyers are willing to pay.
Used for Rates vs Used for Sale Price

Councils use GVs to apportion rates. Buyers and sellers use market value to negotiate a sale.
Updated Periodically vs Changes with the Market

A GV may be several years old, while market value can change quickly as market conditions shift.
Not a Valuation vs Reflects Demand

A GV is not a formal valuation and should not be relied upon as a property's current sale price. Market value reflects current buyer demand and local market conditions.
The most accurate way to understand what your property may sell for is to look at recent comparable sales and current buyer activity in the market.
If you'd like an up-to-date assessment of your property's market value, feel free to get in touch.
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17/06/2026

Current Listing | Methven

✨ Near-new family home in sought-after Camrose Estate
✨ 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage
✨ Stylish designer kitchen with breakfast bar
✨ Spacious open-plan living and dining
✨ Log burner and heat pump for year-round comfort
✨ Seamless indoor-outdoor flow
✨ Fully fenced section with plenty of space for children and pets
✨ Raised garden beds and easy-care landscaping
✨ Office nook within the master suite
✨ Built in 2024 by Ryan Proffit

🏡 5D Burbank Place, Methven
💰 Offers Over $840,000

View by appointment.

🔗 View full property details:
https://www.ensorandco.nz/properties/5d-burbank-place-methven

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15/06/2026

Current Listing | Terrace Downs Resort

✨ Uninterrupted Southern Alps views
✨ 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage
✨ Two luxurious master suites with private balconies
✨ Spacious triple-level design
✨ Designer kitchen and open-plan living
✨ Separate lounge for family and guests
✨ Year-round comfort with underfloor heating, heat pumps and gas fires
✨ Golf course lifestyle at your doorstep
✨ Most furnishings included
✨ Golf cart included

🏡 43 Tussock Lane, Terrace Downs, Windwhistle
💰 Offers Over $1,450,000

View by appointment.

🔗 View full property details:
https://www.ensorandco.nz/properties/43-tussock-lane-windwhistle

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