Easter is one of the last opportunities of the year to entertain friends and families before winter sets in. While the nights are closing in and the days become cooler, we are lucky enough to have a climate that encourages outdoor entertaining. Hosting a gathering at your home is a special moment – it’s how…
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Higher tariffs for household gas, plus publicity highlighting how methane emissions from gas cooktops risk your health and contribute to global warming, have many owners considering switching to induction cooking. Gas cooktops are being targeted by organisations such as the Global Cooksafe Coalition. Its goal is to stop gas cooking because of the methane issue.…
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Renovating your home can be a good strategy to improve its value, if you have made the right choices when you purchased. Any upgrade will offer its most significant value the moment it is finished. So, if you’re thinking of moving up the property ladder in the next five years, it’s probably best to start…
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Digital property tours gained in popularity during Covid lockdowns when buyers and agents had to follow restrictions around inspecting homes for sale. These are a great tool tour to capture the attention of buyers as they are scanning through listings on property portals. A professional will create a quality digital tour, using a 360-degree camera…
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Home buyers have entered 2023 on an optimistic note with the latest national research revealing that homes are becoming increasingly affordable. National values dipped 3.4% in the quarter ending December 31, according to the new OneRoof Valocity House Value Index. And that can be good news, too, for owners looking to upgrade their property. Upsizers…
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A significant challenge facing New Zealand remains the affordability of property for first-time buyers. Even though prices across the country have tapered from the incredible rises we witnessed during the pandemic, purchasing your first home remains a significant financial challenge. Often parents will step in to help their children find their first rung on the…
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Real estate markets are influenced by a variety of factors, including economic conditions, government policies, and local trends. These elements can affect property prices and buying conditions differently across various regions. Understanding these influences can help both buyers and sellers make more informed decisions, regardless of current market trends. So, if you are thinking of…
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Wooden floors can be one of the most striking assets in a home, but it’s important to give them some attention if they have endured endless foot traffic and a few too many food and drink spills. Remember that you are dealing with a natural product and its finish will dull over time if you…
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A great agent will always look for an angle or idea to attract buyers to a property. It’s not always an easy task, so the best of the best are inventive and responsive to events around them. As an experienced agency in your area, we find our clients appreciate discovering some of the background work…
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Downsizing is one of those decisions that nature can take out of your hands. As you enter your more senior years, the ability, energy and enthusiasm to maintain a family home are no longer within you: and it doesn’t matter what the real estate market is doing. Your approach to the challenge of downsizing can…
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