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Real Estate Career ‘Fulfilling’
Buy Sell Career
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
Real Estate Career ‘Fulfilling’
The real estate profession has become one of New Zealand's top 10 most popular jobs (*source Careers NZ) for the very first time and it's not hard to see why.
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Putting Your Best Foot Forward When Preparing a Rental Application
Rent
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Putting Your Best Foot Forward When Preparing a Rental Application
Finding the perfect rental to call home can be a challenge, especially in a competitive rental market. Property inspection can be frequented by dozens of others who, like you, feel that rush when you have found the perfect home, in the right neighbourhood and within your budget.
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Your Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Home
Buy Rent Sell
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Your Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Home
After a wet and cold winter, spring is finally here and what better time to get stuck into a deep spring clean!
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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 Rule Out Staging When Selling Your Property
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Don’t Rule Out Staging When Selling Your Property
Selling an empty home can be tough. Some buyers struggle to conjure up the imagination to visualise how an empty room can be easily turned into a warm, inviting home.
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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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Where Should You Add Value To Your Home?
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Where Should You Add Value To Your Home?
If you are considering selling, or you want to invest in your house to make it more homely yet increase its value, then this is a question that has weighed on many minds.
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Taking the Plunge, Deciding to Sell Your Home
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Taking the Plunge, Deciding to Sell Your Home
Homes are a place where we create memories. It is a place where we grow as people and celebrate life milestones. However, there are times in life where you must make the decision to move on and find your next family home.
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Getting a Former Rental Ready for Market
Invest Sell
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Getting a Former Rental Ready for Market
Long term rental properties do not tend to get the cosmetic updates that homeowners invest into their own properties. While the majority of rental homes are in tip top structural condition and meet legal requirements, they may look tired or not as inviting.
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