October 2023 Newsletter

Support us this Christmas

This festive season is nearly upon us and Horizon is proud to support Foster Hope in its Christmas Drive. Every year Foster Hope collects new, unwrapped Christmas presents for children in care throughout New Zealand. Many children enter emergency service facilities during the Christmas period, and we would love you to join us in supporting Foster Hope. You can drop off your gift to our Red Beach office at 170 Hibiscus coast Highway, before November 30th.

The guidelines to giving

1. New toys only.
2. Gifts must not be a weapon or food oriented.
3. Gifts should not be worth more than $30.
4. The gifts must not mention mum, dad or families.
5. There is no physical size limit to the gifts.
6. The gifts cannot require batteries.
7. The gift must not be wrapped as they all have to be checked by a qualified co-ordinator. Gift bags or cellophane are a good option if you would still like to package a gift up.

Christmas Gift Drive Gift Ideas

• Toy cars and trucks
• Lego sets
• Snuggle Rug
• Beach bags, beach towels and jandals
• Jewellery for ages 7 – 18 or Jewellery making kits
• Jewellery Boxes or Make-up Bags – maybe with something in it like a bracelet, moisturiser, bath gel etc.
• Craft kits are useful for days that the children cannot go outside due to weather
• Balls – rugby, soccer etc. that they can kick around with other kids
• For kids aged 10-18, headphones
• For teenagers, toiletry sets

Let us make Christmas a little brighter for some incredibly vulnerable kids around New Zealand.

Looking to the horizon

In this months project focus Joe discusses the benefits of converting your property from cross lease to freehold and why it might be a smart move for your investment and peace of mind.

If you own a property with a cross lease title, you may have considered the benefits of converting it to a freehold title. Cross leases were a common form of ownership which was a cheaper alternative to subdividing but there are compelling reasons to consider the conversion.

Staff profile: Joe Fletcher - Director

Originally from Mangawhai, Joe studied at Otago for his Bachelor of Surveying. He is a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor and a member of CSNZ. Joe has been the Director at Horizon since 2019 growing the company quickly from 5 to 14 staff and expanding Horizon’s services to offer Architectural Design, Planning and Landscape Architecture.

Joe lives in Snells Beach and along with his wife Sarah is raising three awesome boys. Whenever he gets the chance, Joe can be found at the local golf course. Joe is a passionate Warriors supporter and don't we all hear about it.

Project Focus: Converting from Cross Lease to Freehold: Why It's Worth Considering

Clear Ownership and Control:

One of the primary advantages of converting to a freehold title is gaining clear ownership and control over your property. By converting to freehold, you become the sole owner, eliminating the need for shared decision-making and potential conflicts that can arise in cross lease arrangements.

Increased Marketability and Value:

Converting to a freehold title can enhance the desirability of your property, attracting a broader pool of potential buyers and potentially increasing its market value.

Freedom for Home Improvements:

Converting to a freehold title gives you the freedom to make improvements and modifications to your property without seeking permission from others. This increased flexibility allows you to personalize and enhance your home according to your preferences and needs.

Defective Titles:

When an extension is made to your property this requires your cross lease plan to be updated to reflect the new footprint. If this update is not undertaken then the title is consider defective. As a result this may make your property more difficult to sale as banks often will not provide finance or will put restrictions on a defective title

Future-proofing your Investment:

As the property market evolves, cross lease properties may become less desirable or face challenges due to changing regulations or buyer preferences. Converting to freehold can future-proof your investment, ensuring its long-term attractiveness and marketability.

If you found this helpful and would like to know more give us a call today.