As we look towards what promises to be another helter-skelter year for real estate, it’s worth looking back at the previous 12 months to give us context for what might be ahead of us as buyers and sellers of property. The “good and the great” of property forecasting have spent a fair amount of their…
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When preparing your home for sale, it can feel like there are a million tasks ahead of you, each vitally important to winning over the buyer and achieving your maximum possible price. One of the overlooked elements of a home is the quality of the flooring. It’s true that buyers don’t walk into a home…
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As we enter 2026, the real estate market continues to produce outstanding results for sellers and investors despite buyer disappointment at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to not cut interest rates for a fourth time in less than 12 months. The average value of a home rose 1% in November, following a 1.1% rise…
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Just as Kiwis were getting used to the idea the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) might end its program of interest rate cuts, Westpac NZ shocked everyone by raising rates 0.3% on fixed term loans. The move prompted Finance Minister Nicola Willis to suggest owners and first-home buyers should “shop around”. After Westpac announced…
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As we enter 2026, New Zealanders can reflect on a property market that resisted a recovery despite nine interest rate cuts but saw values remain steady. As the latest OneRoof home survey points out, there were winners and losers in 2025, and we should not feel downcast about the immediate future. The latest cut of…
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As winter draws in, the importance of maintaining your roof so it’s in great condition becomes increasingly obvious. As every Canadian homeowner knows, our properties are under constant threat from the elements at this time of year. So, it’s imperative to be proactive with your maintenance to ensure small issues don’t turn into expensive problems.…
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One of the biggest hurdles for homebuyers is picturing themselves living in a house or apartment that still feels like it belongs to someone else. When you list your home, your goal is to make it as easy as possible for potential buyers to emotionally connect with the property. Real estate agents overwhelmingly recommend decluttering…
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Real estate thrives on fashion – we love colours that are in vogue, textures that are back in style and ideas for renovating that capture the imagination of owners and buyers alike. One of the most anticipated reports from those of us who follow the fashions is the trend survey undertaken by America’s Kitchen and…
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Have you ever scrolled through real estate listings and wondered exactly what is meant when it says the property is to be sold “as is”? The language is pretty obvious, but what are the implications for your legal protection should you wish to purchase? Should this phrase raise a red flag? Should you assume properties…
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Amid the concerted program of interest rate cuts over the past 18 months – the official cash rate is down to 2.25% from a 5% post-Covid high – our real estate market is experiencing an erratic recovery that will eventually see values rebound consistently. The latest data shows the number of home resales increased by…
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