In recent years, the real estate market has seen a significant shift in what buyers are looking for in a home, and what sellers are offering to stand out in a competitive market. One of the most notable trends is the increasing importance of smart home technology. This evolving landscape is reshaping how properties are…
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If utility bills have been hitting hard lately, you’re probably asking what else you can do to reduce the cost of heating your home. Insulation is now becoming a home selling feature, commanding a price premium. If you’re taking on an insulation project, keep all your invoices for the time when you sell. This list…
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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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You hardly have to blink before you realise that summer has almost gone and it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for autumn. A wonderful, relaxing garden is a tremendous asset for your home, and it’s one of the features that potential buyers will love most when the time comes to sell the…
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Whether you’re maintaining your home or finding yourself in a rush to ready your property for sale, there are a few cleaning best practices that will always serve you well. The miraculous qualities of vinegar is often cited as an ideal cleaning solution, but did you know there are situations where it should never be…
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Spring housing market activity was subdued across Aotearoa New Zealand according to the latest data and insights from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). Buyers remained hesitant as rising interest rates, access to finance and concerns around the economy continued to create uncertainty in the market. Nationally, the number of residential sales dropped…
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The residential property market has continued its downward trajectory with the latest data showing the worst drop in values in more than 15 years. Based on figures from January to November, values are now 10.2% lower, or $107,747 less in real dollar terms, than at the start of 2022. The average home value now sits…
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Now the hordes have gone and left you with happy Holiday memories and plenty of cleaning to do, it’s an ideal time to prepare your home for the coming year. Whether you now have a clothing surplus thanks to Santa, or the kids’ toy box is spilling over, there’ll be a few tasks to complete…
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Spending so much time with the family under one roof often focuses thoughts on the good, bad and ugly of your home. Perhaps you’ve noticed how everyone loves the open fireplace but been frustrated at the kitchen congestion at meal times. As an experienced agent, I’ve worked with lots of clients who concluded their homes…
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As we enter 2023, many folks will be thinking about their New Year’s resolutions with lots of promises about losing weight, drinking less and getting fit. This year, let’s change it up. Why not invest that effort into looking after your most important financial asset: your home? Keeping a sustainable maintenance schedule will add value…
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