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Invest Buy Rent Sell Insights
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Property values ease in June as buyers remain cautious, but activity continues
Property values dipped 0.2% in June, but New Zealand’s housing market remains broadly stable.
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Don’t Wait for Spring Before Getting Into the Garden
Buy Rent Sell
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Don’t wait for spring before getting into the garden
Get your garden ready before spring arrives. This gardening guide covers what to plant now, how to prep soil, prune roses, start veggie seedlings and tackle winter pests so you’re set for a strong spring and summer.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
A private treaty sale occurs when a property is listed for sale with an asking price, the buyer makes an offer to the agent, who then presents the offer to the seller, who can then decide whether or not to accept it.
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Buy Lifestyle
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Lifestyle living: what every new block owner should know
Practical advice for new lifestyle block owners, covering fencing, water, stock, pasture management, and how to enjoy rural living with confidence.
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Buy Lifestyle
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Thinking about buying a lifestyle block? Start with these smart considerations
Considering a lifestyle block? Learn what to check before you buy, from land size and location to finance, zoning and long-term plans.
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Buy Sell
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Your guide to buying and moving before Christmas
Buying before Christmas is possible with the right plan. Get tips on timing, finance, and how to make your move stress-free this summer.
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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 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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Buy Sell Insights
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
How Kiwis Are Changing the Way They Buy and Sell Property
Discover how Kiwis are innovating in property buying and selling, balancing affordability challenges with new methods like co-ownership and digital platforms, while valuing expert guidance.
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Invest Buy Rent Sell Insights
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Kiwis Still Dream of Homeownership Despite Market Challenges
Despite rising property prices, Kiwis remain committed to homeownership. Discover key insights from an LJ Hooker survey on buyer priorities, affordability challenges, and must-have home features.
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