Popular regions around New Zealand are starting to experience a shortage of properties for sale; and that may be a positive sign for owners debating whether they should sell in the current market. Dramatic shortages are being reported in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay, where the number of homes for sale is down 62% for houses…
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A deluxe kitchen is a dream for many homeowners who love their food and the idea of entertaining. What is a reasonable sum of money to invest in a kitchen? It depends on your property’s value and the likely demographic of your target buyers. It’s easy to spend more than $100,000 on a state-of-the-art kitchen,…
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A picture tells a thousand words – and that well-known phrase neatly captures the need for every owner to invest in quality photography when the time comes to sell their home. If you’re thinking of selling your home, never underestimate the power of photography. When folks are scrolling through real estate portals, only the best…
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A security system for your home can give you peace of mind, which is why they’re so popular with buyers at the moment. If you’re considering selling shortly and trying to decide how to improve your home at minimal cost, a security system is a comparatively economical solution. Choices of security solutions are almost endless.…
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The decision to buy or sell a home should always be based on your personal circumstances rather than attempting to time the market for a better deal. Real estate markets are complex and can move in various ways beyond simple boom and bust cycles. As an experienced agent, I’ve observed that the most successful buyers…
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Quality flooring can make an enormous difference to the price and attractiveness of your home when it’s time to sell. But the almost countless number of flooring choices can make your head spin. As an experienced agency in the area, we believe carefully considering how to upgrade your flooring is needed before you put down…
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A rebound in property prices appears to be entrenched as new industry numbers show a third successive rise in house prices and the strongest growth in the residential sector since November 2021. The industry analyst CoreLogic has reported values up 1.2% in May, which follows encouraging spring sales in March and April when price rises…
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If your kids are screaming at each other in their bedroom and driving you spare, it may be time to upgrade your home. Separate bedrooms – or even sections of the house – can be good for family life and help maintain your sanity. As an experienced local agency, we’ve found “family” is the most…
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There can be few things more traumatic than experiencing suffering a house fire, and the sad reality is that most can be avoided. Australia suffers some 17,000 house fires annually – 40% of them due to electrical faults according to fire safety experts. This means 6,800 of these blazes could have been avoided if the…
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While much of the media hype about the property market is doom and gloom, the data shows house prices appeared to have turned the corner and are edging upward again. That means it’s likely buyers are going to see more homes come on to the market in the next few months. As an experienced agency…
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