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| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Your Home Before Going on Holiday
Everyone loves a holiday. Whether it’s a mini break to the beach for a long weekend, or you are packing your suitcase and heading to the airport for an adventure abroad, you want to make sure your home is prepared before jetting away.
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
What You Should Know Before You Rent a Property
Renting a property can be an exciting time. This is going to be your home, a place where you will grow and where you will spend a lot of your time. Before you sign that contract, it's important to be informed and prepared for that commitment.
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Benefits of Having a Pet-Friendly Rental
Whether it be a cat, dog, bird, horse or rabbit – pets are part of so many families across New Zealand. They are seen as family members, and many pet owners will make life decisions with their ‘fur-baby’ in mind.
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Making Your Living Room Perfect
Your living room is a place to relax and to get comfortable. It is the perfect spot in your home to create a haven of relaxation. An area where you can come home, kick off your shoes, and unwind with a good book or a little bit of telly.
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Making Your Rental Yours Without Breaking the Rules
Home renovations shows are always a source for inspiration, giving you ideas of what your dream home could be. Needless to say, if you are a renter, your ability to renovate your home is limited.
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How to Encourage Tenants to Renew Their Lease
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Encourage Tenants to Renew Their Lease
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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Preparing Your Kids for Moving
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Preparing Your Kids for Moving
Moving homes can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and disruptive. There are many pieces of the puzzle that need to come together during this process, but do not undermine how unsettling this can be on your children.
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Measuring the Value a Bathroom Renovation Adds to Your Home
| Lyall Russell | 7 mins
Measuring the Value a Bathroom Renovation Adds to Your Home
There is a lot of value in renovating your bathroom. While it can offer a good return on investment, it is a huge undertaking, so to make the most of this room it is critical not to overcapitalise.
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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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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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