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LJ Hooker is Australasia's strongest real estate brand, and with more than 90 years experience we’ve been successfully selling New Zealand real estate for generations. We’re your dedicated selling partner, ready to work with you to sell your property today. We have an extensive library of articles, checklists, eBooks and online tools to help you find answers to all of your questions

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Preparing Your Home for a Hassle-Free Winter
Buy Rent Sell
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Your Home for a Hassle-Free Winter
The days are getting shorter, the temperature has dropped, and you always grab a coat when you leave the house - winter is nearly here.
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How to Get the Most Money Selling Your House
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Get the Most Money Selling Your House
When someone decides to sell their property, their sights are often set on one goal: getting the best price. This may seem like a straightforward aim, however, there are lots of smaller moving parts to achieving this.
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Top Tips for Renters to Save for a Home Deposit
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Top Tips for Renters to Save for a Home Deposit
Renting is a big expense in most people’s budget, so buying a home can often seem like just a dream. However, with tried and tested strategies it is undoubtedly a reachable goal. In just 18 months you could have built your savings enough for a deposit.
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Small Steps Property Investors Shouldn’t Overlook to Be Great Landlords
Invest Rent
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Small Steps Property Investors Shouldn’t Overlook to Be Great Landlords
The latest reforms to the Residential Tenancy Act have been an opportunity for all property investors to make sure their investment properties meet the new standards. The changes could also be a time to consider how you could better invest your time to maintain your property and look after your tenants.
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Top Tips for Finding That Perfect Bach
Buy Lifestyle
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Top Tips for Finding That Perfect Bach
Families across New Zealand ventured to the beach this summer. They got their dose of sun, sand and salt water. Folks enjoyed the slow and relaxing life, getting their toes wet, licking up the ice cream before it dripped down their fingers, and enjoying life with their family.
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Top Tips to Boost the Value of Your Home
Sell
| 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
Buy
| 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
Sell
| 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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5 Things to Look For to Find the Right Real Estate Agent
Sell
| 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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