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Optimism rises in housing market, yet stock at decade-high shows sales yet to gain momentum

October 2024 - The recent OCR cut and easing interest rates appeared to mark a turning point for the...

Are Kiwis moving more often than ever?

New data suggests the ‘forever home’ may be a thing of the past, with the ‘seven-year itch’ now clos...

Record price stability and high stock levels offer a rare window for buyers

September 2024 - The economic environment is shifting towards buyers, driven by declining interest r...

Can you afford property in your area under new debt-to-income ratios (DTIs)?

For property buyers, the recent introduction debt-to-income (DTI) ratios means lenders will compare ...

Property prices double in a decade in most New Zealand regions

Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was top of the table for five consecutive years, and Auckland’s Hauraki...

How to avoid Wi-Fi woes around your home

Don't let your ability to browse online at home be determined by where you’ve placed the modem.

Tips for moving home with great broadband - Sponsored by 2degrees

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

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...

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...

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 ...

What sellers need to know about marketing your property

Selling your home is a big decision, both financially and emotionally. Between preparing a house for...

A guide to selling your lifestyle block

Unclouded starlight by night, plenty of land and incomparable tranquillity - who doesn't love the id...

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 ...

Getting your house interior open home ready

The moment a buyer steps inside your open home, they’ll have a gut feeling on whether this home is f...

Getting your house exterior open home ready

Appearances play a huge part in first impressions, especially when it comes to viewing open homes. W...

Dress to impress - styling your home

When selling your home, taking into consideration who is likely to be your buyer is important. Famil...

The tax implications of selling a farm

By Cameron McGill. There comes a time when every farmer has to finally hang up the gumboots and reti...

What to look for in a real estate agency contract

In the past disputes over cancellation of real estate agency contracts and payment of commission hav...

How to choose the right estate agent to sell your home

Selling your home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your life. Worki...

Five ways to add value to your home

If you're planning to sell your home any time soon (or simply want to make it the best it can be), h...

6 tips for buying your next home

The property market is always a hot topic of discussion. And while there’s plenty of advice out ther...

Your moving home essentials checklist

Moving home can seem like a mammoth undertaking, but being organised will help things go more smooth...

Should you add a pool to your home?

A pool is a wonderful addition to a home. In December, “pool” was the most popular search term on th...

6 mistakes to avoid as a first-time seller

Selling a property for the first time can be a big learning curve. It can also be an emotional time,...

Make your open home a success

Open homes are an important way to catch the eye of potential buyers and invite them to fall in love...

Optimism rises in housing market, yet stock at decade-high shows sales yet to gain momentum

October 2024 - The recent OCR cut and easing interest rates appeared to mark a turning point for the...

Are Kiwis moving more often than ever?

New data suggests the ‘forever home’ may be a thing of the past, with the ‘seven-year itch’ now clos...

Record price stability and high stock levels offer a rare window for buyers

September 2024 - The economic environment is shifting towards buyers, driven by declining interest r...

Can you afford property in your area under new debt-to-income ratios (DTIs)?

For property buyers, the recent introduction debt-to-income (DTI) ratios means lenders will compare ...

Property prices double in a decade in most New Zealand regions

Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was top of the table for five consecutive years, and Auckland’s Hauraki...

How to avoid Wi-Fi woes around your home

Don't let your ability to browse online at home be determined by where you’ve placed the modem.

Tips for moving home with great broadband - Sponsored by 2degrees

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

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...

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...

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 ...

What sellers need to know about marketing your property

Selling your home is a big decision, both financially and emotionally. Between preparing a house for...

A guide to selling your lifestyle block

Unclouded starlight by night, plenty of land and incomparable tranquillity - who doesn't love the id...

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 ...

Getting your house interior open home ready

The moment a buyer steps inside your open home, they’ll have a gut feeling on whether this home is f...

Getting your house exterior open home ready

Appearances play a huge part in first impressions, especially when it comes to viewing open homes. W...

Dress to impress - styling your home

When selling your home, taking into consideration who is likely to be your buyer is important. Famil...

The tax implications of selling a farm

By Cameron McGill. There comes a time when every farmer has to finally hang up the gumboots and reti...

What to look for in a real estate agency contract

In the past disputes over cancellation of real estate agency contracts and payment of commission hav...

How to choose the right estate agent to sell your home

Selling your home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your life. Worki...

Five ways to add value to your home

If you're planning to sell your home any time soon (or simply want to make it the best it can be), h...

6 tips for buying your next home

The property market is always a hot topic of discussion. And while there’s plenty of advice out ther...

Your moving home essentials checklist

Moving home can seem like a mammoth undertaking, but being organised will help things go more smooth...

Should you add a pool to your home?

A pool is a wonderful addition to a home. In December, “pool” was the most popular search term on th...

6 mistakes to avoid as a first-time seller

Selling a property for the first time can be a big learning curve. It can also be an emotional time,...

Make your open home a success

Open homes are an important way to catch the eye of potential buyers and invite them to fall in love...