New data from property media company OneRoof provides a stark view of the current housing market in New Zealand as pressure continues to build on the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) to drop interest rates. In the past month, it has kept the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.5% – significantly higher than Australia’s (4.56%) and Canada’s…
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If you’re thinking of selling and wondering how to maximize the value of your property quickly – and on a budget – you’ll have to look very hard to find a better solution than repainting your home. A fresh coat of paint throughout the home will hide the dents and scratches that walls suffer as…
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Facing voter frustration at housing affordability, the White House has pushed legislation to Congress seeking to cap annual rent increases at 5% and punish corporate landlords by withdrawing their federal tax breaks if they ignore the limit. The Biden administration also pledged to repurpose public land in Nevada so 15,000 affordable housing units can be…
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First-time buyers rarely have the spending power to purchase a large family home as their initial transaction on the property ladder. Whether they’ve bought a small detached home or an apartment, their greatest challenge is usually square footage, or the lack of it. The ability to make the most of every inch will maximize their…
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Your head is probably still spinning from the political events of the last few weeks. Arguably, voter needs took a temporary backseat amid the political drama that unfolded on our screens and in our newspapers. No doubt, the aspirations of Americans will now become increasingly clear as we head toward the first Tuesday in November.…
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Every good agent will talk to you about the importance of making a favorable first impression with prospective buyers. We’ll tell you you’ve invested marketing dollars on photography and advertising on aggregator websites to attract buyers, and you could waste all that money if you don’t create a great first impression. Many buyers will judge…
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Are you looking at your small backyard this summer and wondering how you can transform it into a space you can enjoy? If your home isn’t blessed with a lot of space, it’s easy to think it’s just too hard to turn it into a haven from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.…
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With our summer now in full swing, it’s the perfect time to enjoy your garden or lounge around on your deck or patio. The idea of ice-cold drinks and basking in the sunshine is perfect – but there can be one small and persistent problem: mosquitoes. Did you know there are more than 3,500 different…
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Winter is notorious for giving us a spike in energy costs, so this is a perfect time to take a closer look at our usage to see if we can reduce our household running costs before spring arrives. Heaters and coolers are the greatest energy hogs, of course. Research suggests heating accounts for 38% of…
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One secret to a great property sale is the ability of owners to give the impression their home has oodles of space and storage. Homes full of furniture feel cluttered and insufficient, diminishing buyers’ willingness to purchase or devaluing the offers for the property. As well as decluttering and encouraging as much natural light as…
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