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| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Effective Ways to Keep Your Home Warm this Winter
Winter in New Zealand can be beautiful, but it can also be chilly.
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| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Your Home Before Going on Holiday
Everyone loves a holiday. Whether it’s a mini break to the beach for a long weekend, or you are packing your suitcase and heading to the airport for an adventure abroad, you want to make sure your home is prepared before jetting away.
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Significant Life Events That Influence Real Estate Decisions
Life is a journey and it’s full of change. Just like life, real estate is a journey too that is influenced by decisions you make or what happens throughout your life.
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Getting your farm ready to sell
Farms are not just homes, they are investments, businesses, a place where families are raised, responsibilities are learnt and a place where people grow.
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| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Your Home for Autumn
The temperature is cooling, trees are turning orange, autumn is well and truly here. While you have probably pulled on a couple of extra layers, you home probably need some adjustments before hitting the market.
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
What You Should Know Before You Rent a Property
Renting a property can be an exciting time. This is going to be your home, a place where you will grow and where you will spend a lot of your time. Before you sign that contract, it's important to be informed and prepared for that commitment.
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Making a Smart Financial Move – Refinancing your Mortgage
Refinancing your home loan can be a smart financial move.
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Staging Your Home to Sell – How to Get Attention in a Competitive Market
Selling a home is a big decision, and it’s important to maximise your chances of selling quickly and at the best possible price. That’s where home staging comes in.
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Benefits of Having a Pet-Friendly Rental
Whether it be a cat, dog, bird, horse or rabbit – pets are part of so many families across New Zealand. They are seen as family members, and many pet owners will make life decisions with their ‘fur-baby’ in mind.
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Getting Your House Weather-Ready
Extreme weather events can happen at any time, and if you are not prepared it can cause significant damage to your home.
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