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LJ Hooker is Australasia's strongest real estate brand, and with more than 90 years experience we’ve been successfully selling New Zealand real estate for generations. We’re your dedicated selling partner, ready to work with you to sell your property today. We have an extensive library of articles, checklists, eBooks and online tools to help you find answers to all of your questions

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Invest Buy Rent Sell Insights
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Stability now, momentum building for spring
New Zealand’s property market saw a -0.2% value dip in July 2025, with varied regional trends and declining stock levels. First-home buyers are capitalising on opportunities as refinancing reaches record highs. Read LJ Hooker’s latest market insights and trends.
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Invest
| LJ Hooker | 5 mins
How to screen tenants for your New Zealand rental property
Choosing the right tenant is key to protecting your rental investment. Learn how to screen tenants effectively in New Zealand with expert tips from LJ Hooker property managers.
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| LJ Hooker | 5 mins
17 smart ways to increase your rental property income in New Zealand
Maximise your rental returns with these 17 smart strategies tailored for New Zealand landlords — from cost-effective upgrades to market insights and tenant appeal tips.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Navigating how to make an offer on a home
Learn how to make a confident and informed offer on a property in New Zealand. From finance pre-approval to conditions, inspections, and negotiations – here's your step-by-step guide to buying a home.
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Invest
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
15 key benefits of hiring a property management company
Tired of the stress? Discover how a property manager can save you time, handle the hassle, and make property investment easier and more rewarding.
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Invest
| LJ Hooker | 6 mins
How to ensure your rental property meets the healthy homes standards
A comprehensive guide to help landlords comply with the Healthy Homes Standards by the looming July 2025 deadline, ensuring warmer, drier, and healthier homes for tenants.
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Where Should You Add Value To Your Home?
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Budget-friendly ways to add value before you sell your home
From fresh paint to kitchen touch-ups, explore practical ways to add value to your New Zealand home without blowing your budget.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
Invest Rent Sell
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Selling a Rental Property with Tenants in New Zealand
Learn what happens when selling a rental property with tenants in New Zealand. Understand your rights, obligations, and benefits as a tenant during the selling process.
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Invest Buy Rent Sell Lifestyle Insights
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How Kiwi Families Are Redefining Home Life in 2025
New research reveals how Kiwi families are rethinking home life, prioritising personal space, embracing traditional design, and reshaping community preferences.
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Sell
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Selling a House with a Mortgage: What You Need to Know
Thinking of selling your home but still have a mortgage? Learn how to sell a mortgaged property in New Zealand, including key steps, costs, and what to expect.
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