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10 Tips on How to Be a Successful Investor
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
10 Tips on How to Be a Successful Investor
What makes one investor better than another?  Here are 10 tried and true steps successful investors use to help steer their decisions and to help them get the most out of their investment.
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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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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
A private treaty sale occurs when a property is listed for sale with an asking price, the buyer makes an offer to the agent, who then presents the offer to the seller, who can then decide whether or not to accept it.
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Property Investing Basics - What to Look For in an Investment
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Property Investing Basics - What to Look For in an Investment
Have you been like a cat looking at a fish bowl, looking into the New Zealand property markets only to find yourself unable to make that final commitment?
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Why Use Video to Sell Your Home?
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Why Use Video to Sell Your Home?
The popularity of videos is growing and buyers love them.
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Questions to Ask a Home Loan Consultant
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Questions to Ask a Home Loan Consultant
Are you looking to get a home loan but not sure where to start? Here are 10 important questions to ask home loan lenders to ensure you are choosing the right partner for you and one that is best aligned to your individual circumstances.
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Top 10 Moving House Tips
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Top 10 Moving House Tips
Huge congratulations you have sold your property! After the celebrations have calmed down, you need to start thinking about getting ready to move out and into your new home.
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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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What to Expect at a Pre-settlement Inspection
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
What to Expect at a Pre-settlement Inspection
A pre-settlement inspection is your buyer’s opportunity to inspect your property before the final payment is made.
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What Not to Do on Auction Day
| Lyall Russell | 2 mins
What Not to Do on Auction Day
Discover the essential dos and don'ts for a successful home auction. From maintaining confidentiality to setting a realistic reserve price, this blog provides expert tips for sellers.
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