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An eye watering mortgage is a reality for many homeowners across New Zealand. With a 20 percent deposit to buy a house and the rest on loan, with repayments spread across 30 years, many Kiwis pay the minimum – but there are benefits to putting extra cash towards your mortgage.

Your living room is a place to relax and to get comfortable. It is the perfect spot in your home to create a haven of relaxation. An area where you can come home, kick off your shoes, and unwind with a good book or a little bit of telly.

Home renovations shows are always a source for inspiration, giving you ideas of what your dream home could be. Needless to say, if you are a renter, your ability to renovate your home is limited.

Renovation projects can be rollercoaster events. It is an exciting journey, but it is one that can be full of surprises along the way. While it would be great to be able to fast-forward to the end of your renovation project to enjoy your new home, you will enjoy it even more knowing the hard work put into it.

Inflation, interest rates and the cost of diesel are all up, and those three factors significantly impact our back pocket and how profitable our farms can be.

Flooding your home with natural light not only saves on electricity bills but it also creates a warm and inviting home. When your home is the place you spend a lot of time indoors, you want it to be comfortable – natural light could be the solution.

Buying a property can be one of the most challenging decisions you make, but when it comes to selling that home, it can be a hectic time too.

nvesting in property is a dream for many. It is an investment that you physically own, and like former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world”.

Painting can be one of the simplest jobs, but it can also cause the biggest headaches. Our ambassador Shannon Vos shows us how to paint like a pro.

Before and after renovation photos are captivating. Whether they appear on our social media feeds, or we see them in magazines, transformation between the two snaps make the renovation process look easy.