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How to create buyer appeal when selling your home
Preparing a home for sale can be a big task. After so many years living in the place, it can be hard to see the areas of appeal that will seal the deal for a buyer. Try to take a step back and see the property with fresh eyes – or ask a friend or your real est…
Should I home stage my house to sell?
Home Staging can halve the days on market because it attracts more interest, more quickly and often multiple offers.
When is the best time to sell a house?
The best time to sell a house is when buyer activity is buoyant and when there is a shortage of properties for sale. Often referred to as a seller's market, it's considered a good time to sell because more buyers are competing for fewer properties which levera…
How to find the right long-term rental
Owning a home. It’s the Kiwi dream - right? Well, not for everyone! For many, homeownership isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. For some, buying a house is not an option financially, and renting can get them in the desired neighbourhood which would otherwise be t…
New Zealand property market begins to stabilise
In contrast to skyrocketing average asking prices and stock shortages of the COVID-19 era, the New Zealand market has cooled down in 2022; and the latest data from realestate.co.nz suggests that the market may have now stabilised.
Investing in Property in 3 Simple Steps
Owning an investment property has long been a part of the Kiwi dream. For many first-home buyers, buying a smaller rental property in a cheaper area can be just what they need to get a foot onto the property ladder. For savvy investors, it’s an opportunity to…
5 ways to add value to your home
If you're planning to sell your home in the future, or you just want to make your house the best it can be, home improvements can be worthwhile and very satisfying – but it’s important that you plan them carefully.
Your ultimate cleaning checklist
While we are all stuck indoors with some time on our hands we can tackle those parts of the house that haven’t had much attention during the year. It may seem like a big task, which is why putting together a checklist can make the job a little easier.
