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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Paying Off Your Mortgage Faster – A Path to Financial Freedom
An eye watering mortgage is a reality for many homeowners across New Zealand. With a 20 percent deposit to buy a house and the rest on loan, with repayments spread across 30 years, many Kiwis pay the minimum – but there are benefits to putting extra cash towards your mortgage.
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Making Your Living Room Perfect
Your living room is a place to relax and to get comfortable. It is the perfect spot in your home to create a haven of relaxation. An area where you can come home, kick off your shoes, and unwind with a good book or a little bit of telly.
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Making Your Rental Yours Without Breaking the Rules
Home renovations shows are always a source for inspiration, giving you ideas of what your dream home could be. Needless to say, if you are a renter, your ability to renovate your home is limited.
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Tips to Help Master Your Home Renovation
Renovation projects can be rollercoaster events. It is an exciting journey, but it is one that can be full of surprises along the way. While it would be great to be able to fast-forward to the end of your renovation project to enjoy your new home, you will enjoy it even more knowing the hard work put into it.
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Create a Comfortable Home with Natural Light
Flooding your home with natural light not only saves on electricity bills but it also creates a warm and inviting home. When your home is the place you spend a lot of time indoors, you want it to be comfortable – natural light could be the solution.
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| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
Setting You Up to Successfully Sell Your Home
Buying a property can be one of the most challenging decisions you make, but when it comes to selling that home, it can be a hectic time too.
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Mistakes To Avoid When Investing In Property
nvesting in property is a dream for many. It is an investment that you physically own, and like former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world”.
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Expert Home Renovation Advice – Mistakes to Avoid
Before and after renovation photos are captivating. Whether they appear on our social media feeds, or we see them in magazines, transformation between the two snaps make the renovation process look easy.
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Guide to Preparing Your Home for the Spring Selling Season
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Guide to Preparing Your Home for the Spring Selling Season
Spring is an excellent time to sell your property for a variety of reasons. As the seller, you will want to prepare your home in the right way, as this gives you the best chance of attracting great buyers, achieving a higher sales price, and, ultimately, locking in a successful sale.
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How to Encourage Tenants to Renew Their Lease
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Encourage Tenants to Renew Their Lease
The end of the year often marks the end of rental leases, and finding new tenants can be a time-consuming and costly exercise for landlords and property managers.
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