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Make Your Rental Property Stand Out
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Make Your Rental Property Stand Out
With new rental developments being completed, and a range of variety in the types of rental properties, landlords need to make their homes stand out from the rest.
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Simple Ways to Make Your Home Look Great From the Street
| Lyall Russell | 7 mins
Simple Ways to Make Your Home Look Great From the Street
First impressions mean a lot in many parts of life, and they are just as important when it comes to selling your home.
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Design the Perfect Nursery for Your Newborn
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
Design the Perfect Nursery for Your Newborn
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.
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Best Practice to Adding Plants to Your Home
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Best Practice to Adding Plants to Your Home
Indoor plants have been shown to have many health benefits, such as lifting moods and reducing stress, which is one reason they have become an important part of interior decorating.
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Top Tips for Adding Equity to Your Home
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Top Tips for Adding Equity to Your Home
Your mind might be instantly going towards those big ticket items, and you might be asking yourself where can I add another bedroom? Is there room for a pool or a granny flat? Read our top tips to discover more.
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Top Tips for Buying an Investment Property
| Lyall Russell | 7 mins
Top Tips for Buying an Investment Property
Adding an investment property to your portfolio can be an effective strategy for building wealth and securing your future.
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Avoid Over Capitalising on Your Home Renovations
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Avoid Over Capitalising on Your Home Renovations
Many New Zealanders choose to stay and renovate their home rather than sell. Yet, it is essential that you consider whether your renovation will add value.
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Get the Most Value From Your Home When Selling
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Get the Most Value From Your Home When Selling
Your home is where you create family memories, grow as a person, a place part of your life is attached to. When it comes to selling it is only natural to get the most value possible.
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Preparing for Moving Day
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Preparing for Moving Day
One of the most exciting, yet stressful days is on the horizon – moving day is almost here!
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Do Your Homework Before Making Offers on Homes
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Do Your Homework Before Making Offers on Homes
We look at a case study that explores what to do now that you've climbed property ladder and what you should do before making an offer.
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