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As the holiday season draws near, and you know what that means – Santa Claus and his eight faithful reindeer are gearing up for their grand tour! Just like when it comes to selling your home, you can never start getting organised too early for Santa’s visit. While Santa will be in a rush, as […]

We believe the answer is styling. It really is a good idea to style a home appropriately when selling and statistics show that it can boost the final sales price by up to 10%. It can also make a big difference to the number of people who are interested in the property and how quickly […]

The year that was saw a drastic increase in property prices across New Zealand, with many regions setting multiple median price records. Although lockdowns slowed the market and the number of property sales, it quickly bounced back before the year ended. As we embark on a new year, the consensus for 2022 is that the […]

There is no doubt that you will want to avoid obstacles that could be timely and add additional costs to your property journey. The best way to prepare yourself is to partner with a real estate agent, so they can be your best guide. A real estate agent will help you gauge the market so […]

That’s according to Harveys National auctioneer Robert Tulp, who says that auctions are one of the simplest processes available to transact a sale, including property. “Yet unfortunately many people get stressed, avoid it or complicate it due to lack of knowledge or experience with the auction process,” he says. Auctions are a quick way to […]

Throughout the years you have probably accumulated a lot of stuff, and the exercise of downsizing will not be the same as any other property move. You will need to thoroughly go through everything you own to decide what to keep and what can go. There will not be enough room in the smaller home […]

Online property auctions have been with us since before COVID-19 was known around the world. But it has since become a newfound necessity for this method of sale, which allows home buyers to receive a new level of convenience and ease when bidding for their dream property. Auctions have been very popular in the market […]

Flowers To ensure you have fresh colours coming through this summer, August is the time to plant your favourite seedlings, such as Viola, Polyanthus, Cineraria, Alyssum, Poppy, Cornflower, Gypsophila, Hollyhock and Carnations. However, you need to be cautious as slugs and snails are hungry, so slug and snail pellets could go a long way. As […]

In 2018, Sir Peter Gluckman, then the Prime Minister’s chief science adviser, produced a report which recommended that methamphetamine contamination level should be 15.0 µg/100 cm2, in stead of the current Ministry of Health standards of 1.5 µg/100 cm2 level. By the national standard, which remains in force, properties with more than 1.5 micrograms per […]

That does not make this process of selling your home any less nerve-wracking. But it is also an exciting time as there are so many emotions connected to the home buying and selling process. You will have to make many decisions, including choosing your sale method, determining a price for your home, and the marketing […]

During these chilly months of the year, you probably want to avoid going out in the cold and try to keep a warm, cosy home to enjoy after a long day. Before the regular frosts and damp days become a permanent feature, you might want to create a list of jobs to do to help […]

Long term rental properties do not tend to get the cosmetic updates that homeowners invest into their own properties. While the majority of rental homes are in tip top structural condition and meet legal requirements, they may look tired or not as inviting. There are two folds when a rental property hits the market, the […]

Nobody likes a cold and draughty home, and if you are getting your home ready for a winter sale, you want people to know how warm and toasty their future home will be. Before Jack Frost starts nipping at your toes, and ice crystals blanket your lawn, you want to plug all those gaps that […]

The latest reforms to the Residential Tenancy ACT have been an opportunity for all property investors to make sure their investment properties meet the new standards. The changes could also be a time to consider how you could better invest your time to maintain your property and look after your tenants. Continue to visit your […]

Property owners going to market continue to fetch top dollar as prices ticked up in February. The latest CoreLogic House Price Index (HPI) recorded nationwide property values up 2.6 percent, which means prices have been boosted by 14.5 percent in the past 12 months. The current rate in growth is expected to ease in months […]

New Zealand’s active property market has seen home prices climb at record levels, but buyers are reluctant to overpay for a property. REINZ’s recent survey found that first home buyers (46 percent) and investors (31 percent) made up the bulk of interest in property, and this has led to strengthened prices. Property prices have increased […]

Families across New Zealand ventured to the beach this summer. They got their dose of sun, sand and salt water. Folks enjoyed the slow and relaxing life, getting their toes wet, licking up the ice cream before it dripped down their fingers, and enjoying life with their family. The summer holidays have finished, and many […]

The property market went from strength to strength, home values reached new records and listings were sold in record times. As experts turn to their crystal ball to predict what 2021 will deliver, conditions remain good for continued market growth. Low mortgage rates and a tight supply of listings could keep an upward trend of […]

Many people want to unwind as the year comes to an end, spend time with family and enjoy the summer holidays. This is also the time they want to look ahead and action life changing decisions to start 2021 on the right foot, and that could include finding a new home. The housing market has […]

House hunting is a little bit like the modern approach to dating. You come across several pretty good matches, the photos look good online so you swipe right and arrange a viewing. Some don’t quite match up to expectations, others seem pretty alright, but how to know you have found THE one you want to […]