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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
Make the Most of Your Slow Cooker
Winter is here and everyone is getting back into their busy lives once again. Making it the perfect time to get your slow cooker out and enjoy just how easy it…
8 December 2025 · 6 min read
Community
A Simple Guide To Burning The Right Fuel
As a crucial part of being able to toast marshmallows, a good fire is important. Knowing a few things about the different types of firewood can maximise…
5 December 2025 · 6 min read
Community
Your Own Winter Wonderland
Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But the fire is so delightful. And since we've no place to go. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Just not until I've…
2 December 2025 · 3 min read
Property Preparation
A Winter Checklist for a Cosy and Warm Home
Winter is almost here, but instead of using the cold weather as an excuse to stay on the couch, why not take care of your home and make it cosier. Here is a…
29 November 2025 · 5 min read
Market Updates
Covid Effects On The Housing Market
New listings pick up during first week of alert level 3 after lockdown slump. Real-time data from realestate.co.nz shows new property listings slumped during…
26 November 2025 · 4 min read
Community
How to Set Up an Office at Home
Now that we are settling into our new "normal" and companies have realised a lot of staff are capable of carrying out their work load from home, it's worth…
23 November 2025 · 5 min read
Property Preparation
Pet Friendly Garden Tips
Are you looking to create a garden that will keep you safe, happy and healthy, here are a few things to consider. These days there are many ways to spoil your…
20 November 2025 · 4 min read
Community
Our Guide to Gluten-Free Baking
Gluten-free food is on the rise and so are recipes for gluten-free baking. It is becoming more common for people to have a certain degree of gluten intolerance…
17 November 2025 · 5 min read
Selling
The First-Time Home Sellers Ultimate Guide
Selling a home for the first time can be quite overwhelming when not familiar with the real estate world and its jargon. You might wonder what an agency…
14 November 2025 · 11 min read
Tenanted Property
Pets or no Pets? A Landlord’s Guide
Pets or No Pets - A Landlords Guide The Benefits of Allowing Pets When owning and renting out a property there are a number of considerations to be made.…
11 November 2025 · 3 min read

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