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Top Tips to Boost the Value of Your Home
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Top Tips to Boost the Value of Your Home
The questions are endless when you start thinking about how you can add value to you home. Should you add another bedroom, build a pool or a granny flat, or would a garage be better? The list goes on.
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Six Ways to Know if You Have Found the One
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Six Ways to Know if You Have Found the One
House hunting is a little bit like the modern approach to dating. You come across several pretty good matches, the photos look good online so you swipe right and arrange a viewing. Some don’t quite match up to expectations, others seem pretty alright, but how to know you have found THE one you want to buy?
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How to Add Value to Your Home With a Budget of $2,500
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
How to Add Value to Your Home With a Budget of $2,500
With a budget of $2,500, there is a fair bit you can do in a home when it comes to giving it a fresh, new look. If you are planning to sell soon, then maybe prioritise the kitchen and bathroom which are rooms that can make or break a sale.
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How to Style Your Outdoor Space to Sell in Spring
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Style Your Outdoor Space to Sell in Spring
From your front door to your outdoor living area, styling your outdoor spaces is just as important as styling inside your home when preparing to sell your home.
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5 Things to Look For to Find the Right Real Estate Agent
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
5 Things to Look For to Find the Right Real Estate Agent
To make sure you pick the right real estate agent to take care of selling your home, look for these 5 signs.
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Preparing Kids and Pets to Move House
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Kids and Pets to Move House
Children can become quite upset when moving house - whether it’s the unfamiliar surroundings or perhaps leaving friends behind.
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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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How to Make an Offer on a Property?
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Make an Offer on a Property?
One of the most common ways people buy a property in New Zealand is by Private Treaty, better known as a negotiation – this is when a property is listed for sale with an asking price and potential buyers make offers in writing to the real estate agent who will then presents it to the vendor for consideration.
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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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