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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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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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Preparing Kids and Pets to Move House
Buy Rent
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Kids and Pets to Move House
Children can become quite upset when moving house - whether it’s the unfamiliar surroundings or perhaps leaving friends behind.
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How to Make an Offer on a Property?
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Make an Offer on a Property?
One of the most common ways people buy a property in New Zealand is by Private Treaty, better known as a negotiation – this is when a property is listed for sale with an asking price and potential buyers make offers in writing to the real estate agent who will then presents it to the vendor for consideration.
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7 Tips for Keeping Cool This Summer
Buy Rent Sell
| Lyall Russell
7 Tips for Keeping Cool This Summer
To enjoy summer, we have to combat the high temperatures and the sun that’s heating our homes. Here are some easy tips from our Summer Checklist.
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Preparing Your Home for Holidays
Buy Rent Sell
| 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
Buy
| 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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Questions to Ask a Home Loan Consultant
Buy
| 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
Buy
| 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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