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Stress Reduction Strategies for Rental Inspections
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Stress Reduction Strategies for Rental Inspections
Rental inspections are inherently stressful. There is an abundance of cleaning followed by an overwhelming worry that the landlord might find something wrong.
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7 Tips for Keeping Cool This Summer
| Lyall Russell
7 Tips for Keeping Cool This Summer
To enjoy summer, we have to combat the high temperatures and the sun that’s heating our homes. Here are some easy tips from our Summer Checklist.
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Preparing Your Home for Holidays
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Your Home for Holidays
Counting down the days until your holidays start? There's more to just packing your bags and hitting the road before the r 'n r commences.
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One Week to Moving Day Checklist
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
One Week to Moving Day Checklist
With only one week until you move out of your home, you are probably feeling a mix of emotions.
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Furnished vs Unfurnished Rental
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Furnished vs Unfurnished Rental
We are often asked by our investors whether they should lease their property out furnished or unfurnished.
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How to Attract High-Quality Tenants for Your Property
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Attract High-Quality Tenants for Your Property
An investment property can be a huge asset. Naturally, landlords want high-quality tenants to make the venture as profitable and stress free as possible.
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Money Saving Tips to Moving Into a New Home in Winter
| Lyall Russell | 2 mins
Money Saving Tips to Moving Into a New Home in Winter
Moving into a new home sure is an exciting prospect. Unless, of course, you are moving into a freezer, not literally. If you are buying a property in winter, it is essential that you make sure everything is warm as can be from the get go.
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What Is a Rental Appraisal
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
What Is a Rental Appraisal
For property investors, putting up their home for rent is a good way to secure another stream of income.
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Renting Basics: What to Do if You Have Pets
| Lyall Russell | 2 mins
Renting Basics: What to Do if You Have Pets
New Zealand is a nation of pet owners with more than 60 percent of New Zealand households owning a pet, which makes for plenty of tenants looking for a home for themselves and their furry family members.
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| Lyall Russell
Questions You Should Ask When Looking for a Flat
What to ask a landlord before renting a house is very important to ensure that you stay there happy for a long time.
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