Spring Outdoor and Garden Maintenance
With Spring beginning to bloom, after you’ve cleaned inside, clean the outside! Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a cozy balcony garden, maintaining your garden can be a rewarding…
West Auckland Market – July 2023
Market volatility continues for July in Waitakere with the number of sales days increasing to 52 days to sell – up 3 from last month. Median prices are up in…
My 2 Cents – From Stu Our Mortgage Broker
Right now, banks are lending a lot less than they would want to – so naturally they are trying hard to lend more. Current incentives include continuing to pay cashbacks…
West Auckland Market – June 2023
June figures have shown a slight decline in sales prices again in West Auckland. The market has dipped again in sales numbers as well as median prices. Winter is typically…
West Auckland Market – May 2023
What a market we appear to be in at the moment – doom and gloom on one side, and rainbows on the other. It will be a new thing for…
Choosing a Ventilation System for Your Home in New Zealand
Combatting Health and Moisture Issues When it comes to creating a healthy and comfortable living environment, proper ventilation is crucial, especially in a place like New Zealand where dampness and…
My 2 Cents – From Stu Our Mortgage Broker
I see we are “technically in recession”, based on 2 consecutive quarters of economic contraction = technical recession. On a more positive level, the last quarter of 2022 contracted by…
West Auckland Market – April 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…
A Green Thumb’s Guide: Successfully Moving House Plants to Your New Home
Moving to a new home is an exciting chapter in our lives, but when it comes to our beloved house plants, it's important to plan and execute their relocation with…
My 2 cents – Stuart Dowie (our in house mortgage man)
Just a little bit of good news – nothing earth shattering, but any good news is always welcome ! For clients looking to buy investment property , the required deposit…
West Auckland Market – March 2023
The market is well and truly fluctuating and this month was no different. Sales numbers, median prices and days on market have all shown signs of improvement from February. With…
Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
Selling your home can be confusing. There are so many things to prepare to ensure you get the best possible price for your home. One of the things that some…