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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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Invest Buy Sell
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Significant Life Events That Influence Real Estate Decisions
Life is a journey and it’s full of change. Just like life, real estate is a journey too that is influenced by decisions you make or what happens throughout your life.
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Buy
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Paying Off Your Mortgage Faster – A Path to Financial Freedom
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.
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Buy Rent Sell
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Making Your Living Room Perfect
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.
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Invest Buy Sell
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Expert Home Renovation Advice – Mistakes to Avoid
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.
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Where to Buy - Country or City?
Buy Lifestyle
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
Where to Buy - Country or City?
There are no two ways about it, buying a house is a big decision. You can spend months compiling a list of all the things a potential home must have.
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Preparing Your Kids for Moving
Buy Rent Sell
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Preparing Your Kids for Moving
Moving homes can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and disruptive. There are many pieces of the puzzle that need to come together during this process, but do not undermine how unsettling this can be on your children.
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Pointers for Getting Ready to Buy a House
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Pointers for Getting Ready to Buy a House
We may often ask ourselves when is the best time to buy a house? There are many signs that can indicate a person’s readiness to purchase a home, but there are also others who might suggest the time is not right.
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Do Your Homework Before Making Offers on Homes
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Do Your Homework Before Making Offers on Homes
We look at a case study that explores what to do now that you've climbed property ladder and what you should do before making an offer.
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Top Questions You Should Ask Your Agent
Buy Sell
| Lyall Russell | 7 mins
Top Questions You Should Ask Your Agent
Navigating the property market can be a challenge, as there are many hurdles you must overcome. Whether you are buying or selling, it is likely to involve one of the biggest assets you will own, so you want to do it right.
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Property Auctions Fast and Simple
Buy Sell
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Property Auctions Fast and Simple
Selling a home by auction can be both exciting and nerve-wracking but it's a process that is often misunderstood.
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