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48 articles

Property Preparation

Practical guidance on getting a property ready to list, presentation, repairs, staging and photography, so it shows at its best from the first listing photo to the final open home.

23 articles

Community

Local Palmerston North and Manawatū community content, not strictly real-estate-specific, but relevant to anyone living in or moving to the area.

17 articles

Selling

The selling process itself, from deciding to sell through pricing, marketing and choosing the right agent or team.

14 articles

Market Updates

Local market movements and trends across Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū, drawing on REINZ, QV and other published data.

13 articles

Palmerston North Suburbs

Suburb-by-suburb guides across Palmerston North, character, typical buyers, and what tends to sell where.

13 articles

Appraisals

What a property appraisal actually involves, how pricing is worked out, and what to expect from the process.

7 articles

Buying

Guidance for buyers, from first-home checklists through to what to look for before making an offer.

5 articles

Investment Property

Buying, holding and reviewing investment property, including rental returns and portfolio decisions.

5 articles

Tenanted Property

Selling or managing property with tenants in place, including Residential Tenancies Act considerations.

3 articles

Offers and Negotiation

How offers, conditions and negotiation actually work once a property is on the market.

3 articles

Council and Compliance

Council processes, consents and compliance matters that affect property owners in the district.

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Property Preparation
12 tips to style your kitchen to sell
If you are looking to sell your home a key priority for you will be to sell for the most amount of money possible. You can trust that your agent will work…
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Selling
The best ways to market your property to sell
Effectively marketing your property is a critical part of achieving a successful sale. A well rounded marketing plan with a mix of different advertising…
20 September 2017 · 4 min read
Property Preparation
7 tips to prepare your entrance for a sale
Create a great first impression You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression and this is even more important when you are selling. By spending a…
20 September 2017 · 4 min read
Community
15 Free Eco-Friendly Ways to Spring Clean Your Home
Wipe away the winter cobwebs with a sensation spring clean. Go beyond vacuuming, dusting and bench wiping to give your whole home a fresh feel for the warm…
20 September 2017 · 6 min read
Investment Property
4 ways to review your property investments
How long has it been since you have reviewed your investment property to make sure you are getting the most out of it? Here are 6 ways to help you review…
20 September 2017 · 3 min read
Property Preparation
Agents Say Styling Wins When Selling Real Estate
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14 September 2017 · 3 min read
Community
Winter Warming Ideas for the Home
Combating the Cold When the weather starts to cool down, we appreciate the comforts of home more than ever. When it feels like a gale is blowing in straight…
1 September 2017 · 6 min read
Property Preparation
How to Design a Food Garden
Find out everything you need to know about designing a veggie garden for your backyard this spring. Designing the Food Plant Areas If you’ve decided that a…
1 September 2017 · 7 min read
Tenanted Property
9 ways to increase rental returns
There is a direct correlation between a property’s appearance and the rental income it is able to produce. Moreover, there is a distinct correlation between a…
1 September 2017 · 6 min read

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