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4 tips for upsizing your home the right way

Shaun Taylor — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:03:00 GMT

Is your home a little small for your growing family? Maybe your commute is longer than you’d prefer, or perhaps you’d like to be closer to friends and family.

October Property Monthly Report

Shaun Taylor — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 01:47:42 GMT

Spring and early summer are the busiest times for New Zealand’s property market. There’s usually a larger number of interested buyers and more sales during this period - so If you’ve been considering selling your property, now could be the perfect time.

A closer look at the incredible work of the Child Cancer Foundation

Shaun Taylor — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

“Every child and their family deserve to be well, maintain hope and continue to dream.” This is the motto of the Child Cancer Foundation.

September Property Monthly Report

Shaun Taylor — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 23:36:49 GMT

If you’re considering buying an investment property to store and build your wealth, now’s a great time to buy in several regions around New Zealand. September and October are typically hot months for the property market, so you’ll have plenty of property to choose from as well as fierce competition from other buyers.

How to get to know your neighbourhood before you buy

Shaun Taylor — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:30:00 GMT

When you move house, you aren’t just getting a new home, you’re getting a new community. That’s why when you’re buying property, checking out the area is just as important as inspecting the home itself.

The many benefits of downsizing your home

Shaun Taylor — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Big homes can be hard work, so they’re not for everyone. They’re often expensive to maintain, have huge power bills and even bigger mortgages, and that’s why so many Kiwis are downsizing.

Which type of property is best suited to you?

Shaun Taylor — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Traditionally Kiwi’s have aspired to the idea of a ‘quarter acre’ dream - a nice house, on a nice piece of land in a good street. But today there are many different property types and ways to get on (and up) the property ladder. In this blog, we provide a brief overview of the most common options for getting into your (next) new home in New Zealand.

A guide to four different types of property ownership

Shaun Taylor — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:32:04 GMT

If you’re anything like most young Kiwis you probably can’t wait to get into a home of your own. Of course, you’re also probably aware that buying your first property can be a massive challenge. Luckily, if you know what you’re doing and have a solid strategy in place, you could be walking in the front door of your own place sooner than you think.

How to make moving house easier on little kids and teens

Shaun Taylor — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:07:52 GMT

As an adult, moving house is usually an exciting time. A new home, a new neighbourhood, a fresh start. Kids and teens, on the other hand, can react differently - especially if the move is about to take them away from the only home they’ve ever known.

August Property Monthly Report

mike.henderson@professionals.co.nz (Mike Henderson) — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:30:00 GMT

New Zealand’s property market may be kicking back into high gear. During August, a month that’s usually quiet, buyers have been busy nationwide, perhaps spurred by the current record low home loan interest rates on offer.