Selling your first home can present an assortment of emotions- from anxiety to sheer excitement. You’re most likely at a stage when you want something bigger and brighter and you want to just get started. As a result, it’s easy for people to rush into a decision that may not be the wisest. So the bi..

If you’re considering buying your first home, recent changes in the real estate market mean it could be a great time to do so — especially in Auckland. With prices flattening out and an increase in stock available, buyers can have confidence that the housing market has turned in their favour.

If you’re a landlord who’s managing a rental property (or several of them) yourself, you know how time consuming it can be. Even when tenants are a dream, landlords who self-manage their properties still have a lot on their plates: conducting regular inspections for your insurance, keeping up with m..

As New Zealanders, we have always idealised the lifestyle-block lifestyle. And while the appeal for many of us has been obvious, in these changing times of rapid growth and demand, many are changing their perspective and considering the benefits and appeal of apartment living.

In this month's edition of Professionally Speaking, we’ll take an in-depth look at the fascinating things that are happening in real estate around New Zealand right now. 

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As the weather heats up, the New Zealand property market is cooling down, as demand slows down in the lead up to the holiday season. While everyone else makes their summer holiday plans, this could be the perfect time for you to make a move.

Gain an insight into the current trends on the NZ property..

So, you’ve been thinking about selling your home, but aren’t sure about making that life-changing leap, yet. It can be overwhelming, but that’s to be expected when you’re selling your biggest asset. Don’t despair, you just need to develop a selling plan before charging headlong into the glorious sun..

The sale of lifestyle blocks is booming and property owners can confidently say it is a seller's market across the country. Between April and June this year there were 2480 lifestyle property sold. That’s a sales increase of 401 properties when compared to the same time last year (2079 properties so..

At present, the lifestyle block market is experiencing an overall lift nationwide. However, lifestyle properties come with their own set of nuances, and when it comes to selling, they are the most at-risk type of properties for not selling the first (or second!) time around.

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According to the new Health and Safety Work Act 2015, you are considered a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (P..