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10 easy steps to help you master your property search

Kiwis love property, but the journey of finding a property to rent or buy is not always easy. At rea...

Landlord insurance - Getting the right cover for your investment

As a landlord, securing the right insurance coverage is fundamental to protecting your investment an...

Property inspections - Tips from initio on why they are a vital part of property management

If you own an investment property,you’ll know that property management is an adventure, sometimes ch...

How to personalise your search with listing minimise

Are you tired of seeing properties that aren't quite what you’re looking for? We’ve got a solution f...

Real-time feedback to share with vendors

realestate.co.nz has a brand new feature that shares previously unavailable feedback from property s...

5 searching features you need to try

Search right down to the street you want to live on, school zone, or properties with a price with re...

Guide to a successful rental application

We understand that finding the right rental property can be a competitive process, so we've pulled t...

How to save a search and never miss a match

Save your search on realestate.co.nz, and you'll never miss a new property that matches your criteri...

Glossary of terms

Average asking price (AAP) is neither a valuation nor the sale price. It is an indication of current...

How to find the right long-term rental

Owning a home. It’s the Kiwi dream - right? Well, not for everyone! For many, homeownership isn’t al...

Tips for choosing the best broadband plan

Are you on the market for a new home? Moving house is a great time to think about what you want from...

Is life insurance on your list?

Should life insurance be on your ‘must-haves’ list? When it comes to buying a home, we all have diff...

What do you need in a first home?

So you’ve made the decision to purchase your first home - well done! You might be thinking to yourse...

5 ways to become the go-to agent in your area

Becoming the go-to agent or salesperson for your area means building trust and credibility within yo...

Sick of renting? How to know when you’re ready to buy a home

Buying a house is often considered the Kiwi dream. It offers security, stability and (for most peopl...

Tips for getting your first home deposit together

So you’ve decided to buy your first home - congratulations! Now that you’ve made the decision to pur...

Build your brand on realestate.co.nz

In a digitally-driven world, online research has become a crucial step in the property journey - and...

Create art-inspired interiors for your home

When it comes to art, it’s not all about following trends – it’s about following your heart. You wil...

5 instant kitchen styling ideas with Shelley Ferguson

Being inside during lockdown is the perfect time for a little DIY. But without being able to buy too...

Designing your home with neutral colours

Neutral colours are very on-trend for interiors at the moment, but how do you design cool, calm spac...

Website updates to support your business at Alert Level 3

You can now include a button to ‘Request a private viewing’ under inspection times, prompting users ...

How to prepare your home for sale with Shelley Ferguson

Are you looking to get your property on the market? Interior designer Shelley Ferguson shares her in...

5 top tips when pitching remotely

As sales processes are rapidly evolving due to COVID-19 and working from home becomes the new ‘norma...

5 tips on how to adapt your marketing plan

The real estate industry is fast adapting to the new ways of buying and selling property, since the ...

How you can bid in online auctions

Real estate professionals are searching for ways to counteract the impact of the nationwide lockdown...

Counteract social distancing with these handy tools

The real estate industry is fast adapting to social distancing regulations, due to the COVID-19 pand...

DIY ideas: Create your own storage boxes

There’s nothing more satisfying than organising and decluttering your home – but after you’ve put th...

DIY tips to make your rental feel like your own

Just because your house is a rental home and not your forever home, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t ...

Top 10 tips for moving with pets

Thinking of moving home with your furry friend? Moving homes can be stressful for everyone involved ...

4 steps to a healthy rental property

If you own a rental property, it’s likely you already know about the new healthy homes standards tha...

Create a Tropicana-inspired Christmas table

One of our favourite things about living in New Zealand, is the beautiful summer Christmas’s we get ...

How to find your perfect broadband and power plan

With over 100 different broadband providers and 35 power providers in New Zealand, choosing the righ...

My property story: Creating Kelly & Mark’s dream home

What do you do after purchasing a renovation project only to find your plans are not achievable? You...

What to look out for at a rental viewing

It’s easy to get excited about a property from the pictures you see online. Then, when you arrive to...

Refresh your master bedroom with Shelley Ferguson

Your bedroom is one of the most used rooms in the house - it’s your personal space where you can res...

My property story: Sisters find home together in Wellington

When sisters Kate and Lucy Morris found their would-be homes, they had no intention of buying yet - ...

#tryDIY: Create your own rope coasters

Want to get crafty and create your own rope coasters to use at home? Watch our video below to find o...

How to create buyer appeal when selling your home

Preparing a home for sale can be a big task. After so many years living in the place, it can be hard...

Haere mai! A guide to Kiwi rentals

Whether you’re working or travelling, you’ll find that there’s so much to explore here. But at the e...

How to move up in the (rental) world

Perhaps your flatmates are useless at keeping the flat clean and you’re over the revolving door of p...

Your ultimate spring cleaning checklist

Spring has sprung, and as the weather warms it’s that time of the year where we often clean parts of...

Fiona & Josh: A master bedroom makeover

Homeowners Fiona (make-up artist) and Josh Goddard (builder and owner of PRSA), along with their you...

Remote renters: How to rent when you already own a home

So you’ve landed a new job - congratulations! There’s just one catch; the new position has come with...

Finding the right rental for your family

Today, many families are renting for longer periods of time while that first-home deposit gradually ...

Should I get insurance when renting a home?

When you’re renting a house, it can be easy to think of insurance as your landlord’s problem. You’re...

Moving out? How to get your first flat

Your first flat. It means freedom, independence… and a break from mum and dad’s weeknight curfews. Y...

The benefits of insulating your home in New Zealand

As we head into winter each year, many Kiwi homeowners start thinking about how to keep their home w...

5 benefits of using a mortgage broker

If you’re looking to take out a home loan, it’s likely you’ve heard about mortgage brokers. But what...

Moving house with your pet?

If you’ve just secured a new home – congratulations! Wherever you are, it’s important to know your l...

Inside a tiny home on Waiheke

The tiny house trend has taken off in recent years, and there are now little homes popping up all ov...

#tryDIY: Create a string pendant lamp

Add some style to your outdoor entertainment area with this string pendant lamp. Using materials fro...

How the best agents are using technology to sell homes

Every real estate agent knows that house hunting can be a gruelling and time-consuming process for b...

What tenants need to know about insulation laws

If you’re renting a home in New Zealand the home must be insulated by 1 July 2019, or your landlord ...

A labour of love pays off for one family of five

A chance encounter with a dilapidated 1900s villa in one of Palmerston North’s sought-after streets ...

#tryDIY: Create your own personalised doormat

Want to create a personalised doormat to welcome people into your home? Follow our step-by-step guid...

What landlords need to know about insulation laws

If you’re a landlord in New Zealand wanting to avoid a $4,000 fine, it’s time to make sure your rent...

Our big little budget

Meet + Greet Kenny Hau, 29 (medical student), Nikita Hau, 28 (kitchen designer and registered nurse)...

The top 5 most liked homes on Instagram this summer

Summer has come and gone in a flash. As we wave goodbye to the hot and layer up for the cold, take a...

Renting a home in New Zealand - your rights as a tenant

Both tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities when it comes to renting a home. Knowing...

My property story: Annika's bathroom renovation

In the coastal region of Taranaki, Annika and Brad Rowson purchased their 240 square metre home with...

Product update: Save open homes to your phone's calendar

Make your search to find the perfect home easy by using our calendar tool. You are now able to save ...

Looks good in paper

The power of wallpaper is truly realised in this home on Auckland’s North Shore, where colour and pa...

Calm your farm: stress-free farm buying tips

The pathway to owning a farm isn't as simple as it once was. Farms aren't only to be inherited by ch...

Do you believe in life after lifestyle?

Settling into a new way of life after selling your lifestyle block in New Zealand is something many ...

Is it possible to get a home loan with no deposit?

Since the global financial crisis, no-deposit home loans have become a ghost story in New Zealand - ...

My property story: Marlborough Sounds bach

A holiday house just 40 minutes from home makes it possible to live like you’re on holiday even when...

My property story: Kylie’s commercial studio renovation

A boutique event agency based in the Manawatu, Mustard Folk offers event management and styling serv...

3 ways Kiwis are thinking outside the box to buy

While an increasing number of Kiwis believe they will never own a home, others are thinking outside ...

What are hobby farms and how can you start one?

Eggs whenever you need them; fresh strawberries in the summer; the ultimate farm to table experience...

My property story: First time’s a charm

A run-down 1950’s cottage nestled beside a quiet West Auckland golf course, was the perfect project ...

5 questions to ask before renting a home 

Looking for a new rental property can be stressful, but it isn’t something you should rush into. Whe...

Nine common insurance myths for new home owners

You’ve calculated how much you can afford to spend, chosen a lender, been to countless inspections, ...

Creative decluttering and storage ideas

Whether you’re looking to make a dent in your spring cleaning or getting your house ready for sale, ...

Simple renovation ideas to refresh your lifestyle property

As the summer sun starts to shine, it may just be time to start thinking about doing up your lifesty...

The pros and cons of rural lifestyle

Rural lifestyle is all about taking life a little slower and spending more time enjoying the things ...

My property story: designing our dream home

Covenants on new subdivisions can be limiting, but the owners of this Christchurch new-build managed...

A guide to building your perfect pool

A pool is a wonderful addition to a home and a perfect spot to spend your summer days. One of the mo...

7 ways to celebrate your first home purchase

Buying your first home in New Zealand is an incredible achievement. House hunting can feel like a lo...

Top 10 moving tips

Moving house can be a big job, but with the right tips you can make it easy. We asked our Facebook c...

How to prepare for a fixer-upper first home

The pathway to your dream home begins by getting your foot on the property ladder. Buying low can ma...

My favourite room: Lucy Slight

In a butter-yellow art deco house built in the 1940s, Your Home and Garden Magazine features directo...

Top tips for tackling your home renovation

Owning your own home is a feeling like no other and part of the Kiwi dream. But sometimes in order t...

What property investors need to know about asbestos

As a landlord or property manager, you will have heard that the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos)...

6 metrics to measure digital marketing ROI

Data - it's all the rage in every walk of business today and it's at the core of successful digital ...

My property story: Hannah and Connors’ Frankton cottage

A 1920’s Frankton cottage is lovingly renovated, transforming it from its rail worker origins into t...

What you need to know about meth

The topic of methamphetamine contamination has become even more interesting with the release of the ...

Your home design process

A good design process is the key to a successful project. Design evolves over a period of time durin...

Growing a property management business

Property management companies throughout New Zealand are facing the same challenges of growing. Havi...

Crafting an agent profile that will bring you business

Profiling yourself and your brand in this competitive marketplace is a must do. So how do you stand ...

Top 10 eco-friendly home tips

Whether it’s plastic bags, coffee cups or straws in your morning smoothie, we use many types of plas...

7 ways blog content boosts your brand

Sponsored content is all around us. Take a look at your social media feeds - how many articles or po...

My property story: Jess and Warren’s historical hall

How one young couple thought outside the box in their property search and found the home of their dr...

Spot the hallmarks of an excellent tenant

There's over 7,000 square metres of commercial property for lease in New Zealand, according to reale...

5 key stages of building your home

You’re about to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new home, whether it’s a new build or a ...

10 top cleaning tips for your home

Keeping your home clean can seem like a big task, but with the right tips you can make it easy. We a...

My property story: Unna's dream kitchen renovation

Making a rental property truly feel like your own home can be tricky. One couple, having rented thei...

The top 5 most liked homes on Instagram this autumn

As we head into winter it’s time to round up the most loved houses of the autumn season. Whether it’...

Preparing to move house

After you’ve cleaned the inside and outside of your whole home in preparation for the big move, it’s...

7 top styling ideas for your home

Whether you’re looking to put your home on the market or it’s time for a refresh, it’s a great idea ...

What do you need in your new home?

Every house has its own character, a character that reflects its occupants’ tastes, needs, and desir...

10 easy steps to help you master your property search

Kiwis love property, but the journey of finding a property to rent or buy is not always easy. At rea...

Landlord insurance - Getting the right cover for your investment

As a landlord, securing the right insurance coverage is fundamental to protecting your investment an...

Property inspections - Tips from initio on why they are a vital part of property management

If you own an investment property,you’ll know that property management is an adventure, sometimes ch...

How to personalise your search with listing minimise

Are you tired of seeing properties that aren't quite what you’re looking for? We’ve got a solution f...

Real-time feedback to share with vendors

realestate.co.nz has a brand new feature that shares previously unavailable feedback from property s...

5 searching features you need to try

Search right down to the street you want to live on, school zone, or properties with a price with re...

Guide to a successful rental application

We understand that finding the right rental property can be a competitive process, so we've pulled t...

How to save a search and never miss a match

Save your search on realestate.co.nz, and you'll never miss a new property that matches your criteri...

Glossary of terms

Average asking price (AAP) is neither a valuation nor the sale price. It is an indication of current...

How to find the right long-term rental

Owning a home. It’s the Kiwi dream - right? Well, not for everyone! For many, homeownership isn’t al...

Tips for choosing the best broadband plan

Are you on the market for a new home? Moving house is a great time to think about what you want from...

Is life insurance on your list?

Should life insurance be on your ‘must-haves’ list? When it comes to buying a home, we all have diff...

What do you need in a first home?

So you’ve made the decision to purchase your first home - well done! You might be thinking to yourse...

5 ways to become the go-to agent in your area

Becoming the go-to agent or salesperson for your area means building trust and credibility within yo...

Sick of renting? How to know when you’re ready to buy a home

Buying a house is often considered the Kiwi dream. It offers security, stability and (for most peopl...

Tips for getting your first home deposit together

So you’ve decided to buy your first home - congratulations! Now that you’ve made the decision to pur...

Build your brand on realestate.co.nz

In a digitally-driven world, online research has become a crucial step in the property journey - and...

Create art-inspired interiors for your home

When it comes to art, it’s not all about following trends – it’s about following your heart. You wil...

5 instant kitchen styling ideas with Shelley Ferguson

Being inside during lockdown is the perfect time for a little DIY. But without being able to buy too...

Designing your home with neutral colours

Neutral colours are very on-trend for interiors at the moment, but how do you design cool, calm spac...

Website updates to support your business at Alert Level 3

You can now include a button to ‘Request a private viewing’ under inspection times, prompting users ...