September 14, 2022
The spring selling season has arrived with gusto! But how do you give your home the advantage and make it stand out to discerning buyers? We believe the answer is styling. It really is a good idea to style a home appropriately when selling and statistics show that it can boost the final sales price […]
April 19, 2022
When you have a newborn on the way, there is a lot to plan for. It is an exciting time as your family is about to grow. If planning what your child is going to wear is not exciting enough, you also have a whole room to decorate. Setting up a beautiful nursery is a […]
October 17, 2021
After a period of lockdowns, travel restrictions or just growing tired of being boxed into a densely populated community, the extra space that comes with a lifestyle block can be tempting. If you are eyeing up those green paddocks, some extra land to plant fruit trees, or an uninterrupted view across rolling landscapes, a lifestyle […]
August 16, 2021
Don’t rule out staging when selling your property Selling an empty home can be tough. Some buyers struggle to conjure up the imagination to visualise how an empty room can be easily turned into a warm, inviting home. The best agent can create an imaginative picture of how chairs can lounge around a room, rugs […]
August 1, 2021
When you flip the calendar to realise it is August, you know that spring is just around the corner. Making this month the perfect time to dust off your spade and prepare your garden for summer. Flowers To ensure you have fresh colours coming through this summer, August is the time to plant your favourite […]
June 22, 2021
Closed borders, lockdowns, gathering restrictions and social distancing, the last year has been one nobody could have ever imagined. However, the one thing that everyone has been talking about this past year is property. With uncertainty in the economy and wings clipped that stopped people from being able to travel, people decided to turn their […]
April 19, 2021
Long term rental properties do not tend to get the cosmetic updates that homeowners invest into their own properties. While majority of rental homes are in tip top structural condition and meet legal requirements, they may look tired or not as inviting. There are two folds when a rental property hits the market, the owner […]
March 17, 2021
Property owners going to market continue to fetch top dollar as prices ticked up in February. The latest CoreLogic House Price Index (HPI) recorded nationwide property values up 2.6 percent, which means prices have been boosted by 14.5 percent in the past 12 months. The current rate in growth is expected to ease in months […]
September 21, 2020
We believe the answer is styling. It really is a good idea to style a home appropriately when selling and statistics show that it can boost the final sales price by up to 10%. It can also make a big difference to the number of people who are interested in the property and how quickly […]
September 9, 2020
We all have a lot of questions regarding what it is we can and cannot do during the varying alert levels in response to COVID-19. You should understand what guidelines there are for buying property in alert level 1 and in alert level 2 so you can confidently strike out, knowing we are keeping yourself […]
August 24, 2020
In this guide we explain why spring is a great time to put your property on the market, and we explore specific strategies for getting your house ready. Why spring is an ideal time to sell Property sellers in New Zealand often hold off until spring to list their property. One of the reasons is the […]
July 15, 2020
Rental inspections are inherently stressful. There is an abundance of cleaning followed by an overwhelming worry that the landlord might find something wrong with the rental. Rental inspections can even be stressful for the landlord. However, renters and landlords alike need to think about rental inspections in a different light. Rather than being a […]
June 9, 2020
Are you ready to take the next step in your relationship and buy your first home as a couple? If so, such a project can appear very exciting on paper, but it generally also comes with its share of hoops and hurdles. No matter the intensity and depth of the love you share, reality can […]
May 15, 2020
Getting ready to move your kids Children can become quite upset when moving house – whether it’s the unfamiliar surroundings or perhaps leaving friends behind. As a parent, there are number of steps you can take to make sure your child is happy during the moving process. Prior to Moving Day A family meeting is […]
