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When looking to change homes, one of the big questions is should you buy or sell your house first? So you’re ready to look for your next home, now comes the all-important question of which comes first? Do you buy the new home first, or sell your current property? A lot depends on your ownRead more

Leaving decision-making to your “gut feeling” can work in many realms of life, but when it comes to buying investment property, those with a proven strategy are more likely to succeed consistently. If you are actively in the market for an investment property, you will be met with numerous “opportunities”, but only a few areRead more

With the property market expected to pick up in spring, now is the ideal time to get your property sparkling for your future open home! 1. Steam clean If you’re contemplating re-carpeting your home, consider giving it a serious steam clean to freshen up the colour first. If you’re time poor, you can hire aRead more

In order to have yourself prepared for auction day Harcourts New Zealand CEO, Chris Kennedy believes there are three types of figures to consider before the day: Your happy price – The figure you’d be very happy to accept. Your ok price – The figure you’d be ok with based on the feedback you’ve received,Read more

Selling your house this winter? We all know the old adage that spring is the best time to put your property on the market, but in the real world that’s not always possible. Here are seven simple tricks to get your property looking its best when the weather’s at its worst. 1. Wash Down the Outside ofRead more

Creating vegetable gardens has grown in popularity in recent years (‘scuse the pun), and the great news is, starting a vegetable garden is actually pretty easy, not to mention very rewarding having a source of growing your own food. So, given Autumn is now upon us, why not get started on creating your very ownRead more

Metallic patterned pot plants are everywhere right now and we’ve got an easy way to incorporate this trend in your home – without the big price tag. Beautifying your doorstep can be as easy as grabbing a pot of paint and an old pot planter. With a little DIY know-how, you can add a splashRead more

What the benefits of buying and selling property via auction? If you’ve been considering buying or selling property at any time in the recent past, it’s almost certain you’ve been introduced to the idea of buying or selling via auction. For the uninitiated the auction process can seem a little daunting, but there’s a reasonRead more

Autumn is a great season for spending time out in the garden getting your hands dirty. It’s all about preparing your lawns and garden beds so they’re ready for winter and set to bloom in spring. Clean Your Gutters and Drains As the leaves start falling, it’s a good idea to keep an eye onRead more

Open homes give you a great first impression of a property and you’ll know almost immediately if it’s one you want to pursue. But that first visit can be much more than a “once over lightly” impression. How do you make sure you’re getting as much information from it as possible. Use the time toRead more