Property market like nothing before
Oamaru agents are finding themselves in uncharted territory, with a never-before-seen demand for properties. “Sixteen years in real estate, I’ve never seen anything like this at all,” Mr Robertson said. “It’s new to everyone. I would think we’re on new ground.” Harcourts Oamaru sales manager Jack Townsend had the same story. Now was a great time to be selling your house, as long as you had something else to buy, Mr Townsend said. “I’ve worked in real estate for 30 years and I’ve never worked in a better sellers’ market ever.” Demand for properties was huge and it was a...