📄 What’s a LIM Report and Why Does It Sound Like a Threat?
Spoiler: it won’t bite—but it might save your butt. When you’re buying your first home and someone says, “Have you got the LIM?”—you smile and nod like you know what…
🧊 Cold As Ice: Heating Hacks That Don’t Cost the Earth (or Your Soul)
Because shivering through July isn’t a personality trait. Ah, winter in West Auckland: grey skies, sideways rain, and the ongoing battle between comfort and your power bill. But if your…
🧽 That Mould Ain’t Just Ugly: What Buyers Think When Your Bathroom Looks Like a Science Experiment
If your walls are growing things, it’s time to clean—not call NASA. There’s clean, and then there’s buyer-ready clean. If your bathroom’s rocking black spots like it’s prepping for a…
🧠 “Should I Buy Now or Wait for the Market to Crash?”
Because your crystal ball is broken and Cheryl West pawned the spare. This question gets asked more than Van gets called an egg: “Should I wait for prices to drop?”…
❄️ Winter Is Coming: 5 Things You Need to Do Before Your House Turns into a Popsicle
Because Jono from down the road isn’t coming to defrost your pipes, love. Winter in West Auckland isn’t exactly a Game of Thrones-level event, but if you ignore your house…
🔥 Open Home Overwhelm: Why Buyers Ghost You (and How to Win Them Back)
Spoiler: It’s not them, it’s probably your curtains. Or your cat, Cheryl... So, you’ve listed your home in West Auckland. The sign’s up, your agent’s buzzing, and your kitchen bench…
🧐 Do I Need a Building Inspection or a Psychic Reading?
Because guessing if a house is about to fall over isn’t a vibe. Buying your first home in West Auckland? Welcome to the wild ride of “Is that a charming…
🏡 Why Won’t My House Sell?! (And Other Existential Questions)
AKA: “Is It Me? Am I the Drama?” So, your house has been sitting on the market longer than a forgotten sausage roll in a school tuck shop. You’ve vacuumed…
Deciphering Real Estate in New Zealand
Deciphering Real Estate Selling Methods: Understanding Asking Price, Price by Negotiation, and Auction in New Zealand When it comes to selling a house in New Zealand, vendors have several options…
Kristina Walsh – Queen of Ranui
Reintroducing Kristina Walsh: Your Go-To Real Estate Expert in West Auckland Hello, everyone! It’s been a while since I introduced myself. My name is Kristina Walsh, and a lot has…
West Auckland Market – August 2023
This month saw a significant decrease in overall sales in the Auckland Region (down 614 from last month). The Waitakere area is slightly better with a drop of only 28…
Spring Cleaning Bliss
Spring has sprung, and it's the perfect time for a spring clean! As the days get longer, and the temperature rises, there's no better feeling than freshening up your home…