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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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Community
Ronald McDonald House. – No1 Team & Raised $7,955
We've had a busy March with the Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand House to House Challenge. Our team raised $7,815 and walked, biked or swam 5,216…
7 January 2026 · 2 min read
Selling
To Sell or Not to Sell?
In this eBook we cover: Understand your motivations for moving Learn about the best time to sell Really think about how financially ‘ready’ you need to be…
4 January 2026 · 2 min read
Property Preparation
5 Tips for a Great First Open Home Impression
In today’s increasingly competitive market, in order for your home to sell it needs to stand out and impress by ‘wowing’ potential buyers. Your open home is…
1 January 2026 · 4 min read
Selling
Are you selling or settling?
Every homeowner wants the best possible price when selling their property. A number of factors come into a sale price, and while you may feel you know your…
29 December 2025 · 4 min read
Appraisals
Thinking of selling your house? Time to get a plan!
If you are thinking about selling your house, it helps to step back and make a plan before you rush into photos, open homes, or choosing a sale method. A clear…
26 December 2025 · 6 min read
Market Updates
How will the property market perform over the festive season?
In a normal year the property market would likely slow down over December and January as people unwind and enjoy their festive celebrations, but 2020 is a year…
23 December 2025 · 3 min read
Selling
Is it a good idea to sell a property off-market?
If you’ve ever sold a property before then you’re probably familiar with all of the work involved in preparing it for the market. In a lot cases homeowners…
20 December 2025 · 3 min read
Property Preparation
Should I renovate my property or sell it as is?
Are you looking to put your property on the market, but it’s looking a little worse for wear? Many sellers ask themselves whether they should invest the time…
17 December 2025 · 3 min read
Selling
Check Off These Items Before You List Your Home
Thinking of selling your home this year? Maybe you are ready to upsize or downsize, move to a new neighbourhood, or take advantage of a sellers’ market. In any…
14 December 2025 · 3 min read
Market Updates
What’s Happening in the Manawatu
With a good amount of our blog readers being based in the Manawatu we thought that this month we would put something together about a few different things…
11 December 2025 · 3 min read

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