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What You Need to Know When Downsizing
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
What You Need to Know When Downsizing
From the moment most people start their property journey they have dreams of large mansions, sprawling gardens and plenty of space. But there comes a time when you may not reach those dreams, but you know it is time for a lifestyle change and a little less space.
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Making the Auction Room Digital – What You Need to Know About Online Property Auctions
Buy Sell
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Making the Auction Room Digital – What You Need to Know About Online Property Auctions
Recent restrictions meant we had to stay home and could not host open homes or auctions. To be able to continue to help people buy and sell properties, the real estate industry had to embrace digital alternatives, and online auctions were one of these.
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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
When you flip the calendar to realise it is August, you know that spring is just around the corner. Making this month the perfect time to dust off your spade and prepare your garden for summer.
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Preparing Your Home for a Hassle-Free Winter
Buy Rent Sell
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Your Home for a Hassle-Free Winter
The days are getting shorter, the temperature has dropped, and you always grab a coat when you leave the house - winter is nearly here.
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Top Tips for Renters to Save for a Home Deposit
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Top Tips for Renters to Save for a Home Deposit
Renting is a big expense in most people’s budget, so buying a home can often seem like just a dream. However, with tried and tested strategies it is undoubtedly a reachable goal. In just 18 months you could have built your savings enough for a deposit.
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Top Tips for Finding That Perfect Bach
Buy Lifestyle
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Top Tips for Finding That Perfect Bach
Families across New Zealand ventured to the beach this summer. They got their dose of sun, sand and salt water. Folks enjoyed the slow and relaxing life, getting their toes wet, licking up the ice cream before it dripped down their fingers, and enjoying life with their family.
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Six Ways to Know if You Have Found the One
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Six Ways to Know if You Have Found the One
House hunting is a little bit like the modern approach to dating. You come across several pretty good matches, the photos look good online so you swipe right and arrange a viewing. Some don’t quite match up to expectations, others seem pretty alright, but how to know you have found THE one you want to buy?
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Preparing Kids and Pets to Move House
Buy Rent
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Kids and Pets to Move House
Children can become quite upset when moving house - whether it’s the unfamiliar surroundings or perhaps leaving friends behind.
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How to Make an Offer on a Property?
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Make an Offer on a Property?
One of the most common ways people buy a property in New Zealand is by Private Treaty, better known as a negotiation – this is when a property is listed for sale with an asking price and potential buyers make offers in writing to the real estate agent who will then presents it to the vendor for consideration.
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