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Money Saving Tips to Moving Into a New Home in Winter
| Lyall Russell | 2 mins
Money Saving Tips to Moving Into a New Home in Winter
Moving into a new home sure is an exciting prospect. Unless, of course, you are moving into a freezer, not literally. If you are buying a property in winter, it is essential that you make sure everything is warm as can be from the get go.
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Tips on How to Research the Real Estate Market
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| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Tips on How to Research the Real Estate Market
Whether you are looking to buy a new home or your next investment property, doing your research is critical, but knowing where to start can be tricky. Here is a look at some of the resources you have available at your fingertips and others that you can explore on foot.
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Hot Tips to Prep Your Property for an Autumn Sale
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Hot Tips to Prep Your Property for an Autumn Sale
Autumn is a great time to sell. Buyers have well and truly settled into the year, most people are back at work, kids are in their school routine and those who have made a new year’s resolution to buy a new home, are eager and ready to home hunt.
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The Value of a Local Agent and Questions to Ask
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
The Value of a Local Agent and Questions to Ask
Finding the right agent to sell your property is a big decision. Your home is probably the most valuable asset, then for you choosing the right agent will have a direct impact on how quickly you sell, how much you sell for and how many potential buyers are interested in your property and how much you sell for.
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What to Compromise on and What Not to When Buying
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
What to Compromise on and What Not to When Buying
If you are anything like most buyers, you will undoubtedly have a wish list for your new home that is pages long, but few of us have a bottomless pit of money to fund our long wish list and we are therefore forced to make some compromises when buying.
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9 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster to a Younger Buyer
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
9 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster to a Younger Buyer
If you think about it, when you put your home on the market to sell, the next owner will most likely be younger than you are.
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8 Insider Tips to Achieve Your Property Investment Goals
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
8 Insider Tips to Achieve Your Property Investment Goals
A proven way to property investing success is to set yourself some clear and measurable goals.
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What Is a Rental Appraisal
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
What Is a Rental Appraisal
For property investors, putting up their home for rent is a good way to secure another stream of income.
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4 Key Reasons Why Your Home Isn’t Selling
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
4 Key Reasons Why Your Home Isn’t Selling
Have you not priced your home to sell?
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Renting Basics: What to Do if You Have Pets
| Lyall Russell | 2 mins
Renting Basics: What to Do if You Have Pets
New Zealand is a nation of pet owners with more than 60 percent of New Zealand households owning a pet, which makes for plenty of tenants looking for a home for themselves and their furry family members.
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