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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Buyers regain confidence as market levels out
New Zealand’s property market is showing signs of stabilisation, with buyer confidence rising, interest rates falling, and regional trends emerging. LJ Hooker’s Campbell Dunoon shares insights into what’s ahead.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
| 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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| 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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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Unlock the Potential: Enhance Your Rental Income with Simple Property Improvements
Boost your rental income with simple yet effective strategies. From modernising key areas to enhancing security and sustainability, discover practical tips to attract quality tenants and maximise your property’s rental returns.
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| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Tips for Preparing Your Property’s Entrance for a Sale
Enhance your home's entrance to make a positive first impression and attract buyers. Discover practical tips for a welcoming and appealing property entrance.
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| 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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How to Prepare Your Home for Santa’s Visit
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
Multigenerational Living: Finding the Right Property
Considering a new property manager? Learn when and why to switch for better communication, effective rent collection, timely maintenance, and transparent management. Discover how LJ Hooker can help.
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How to Prepare Your Home for Santa’s Visit
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
Is It Time to Switch Your Property Manager?
Considering a new property manager? Learn when and why to switch for better communication, effective rent collection, timely maintenance, and transparent management. Discover how LJ Hooker can help.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Essential Spring Safety Checklist for Your New Zealand Home
Essential spring safety tips for New Zealand homeowners: update insurance, inspect roofs, strengthen flood protection, prepare for storms, and back up important documents. Stay safe and secure this spring.
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How to Encourage Tenants to Renew Their Lease
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Encourage Tenants to Renew Their Tenancy
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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