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Latest blog articles about buying residential property
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Lyall Russell
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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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Lyall Russell
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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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Lyall Russell
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A subdued start to the year, with pockets of resilience
January 2026 New Zealand property market update using the latest Cotality data, with insights from LJ Hooker Head of Research Mathew Tiller on prices, buyer behaviour and outlook.
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Lyall Russell
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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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Lyall Russell
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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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Lyall Russell
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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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Buying guides for your state or territory
When it comes to buying real estate each state and territory has different rules and regulations. To help you navigate the buying process in your local area we have compiled the following step by step guides to buying property.
These in-depth guides walk you through the different ways you can buy property, where to do your local research, where to home hunt, what government websites are useful, what must go in your contracts of sale, what costs you will need to pay as these vary across Australia and what happens at time of settlement.
Select your state or territory and get up to speed on all you need to know about buying property.
Checklists, eBooks and FAQs
Moving into your new home is an exciting experience. It’s a fresh start in a brand new property that you can customise and call your own.
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Our open house inspection checklist is your ultimate evaluation tool. This handy checklist will guide you through what to look for in each room and space of the property you are inspecting to help you determine if this is the home for you.
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Discover the best way to thoroughly inspect an apartment, perfect for those inspecting a property for sale in person or remotely.
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Benefit from our expertise
When it comes to buying property, an experienced LJ Hooker agent will help you through the process. Read our Buying FAQs for answers to common questions.
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Our quick guide will prepare you for what to expect when you buy property at Auction.
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An important thing to consider when looking to buy real estate, is how will you finance your purchase? Find out answers to commonly asked questions on Home Loans to help you with your research.
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