We’ve talked before about kerb appeal and making a property inviting to prospective buyers.

It’s good news if you want to buy your first home with a friend or family member. From 1 October, you and your prospective co-owner can apply for a HomeStart grant of up to $10,000.

When you have one or more investment properties, it could be worthwhile enlisting the help of a property manager. A property manager can take over the day-to-day management of your properties.

The beginning of August saw the Reserve Bank of New Zealand drop the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 1 percent. On 25 September, it held at that rate but the commentators are saying another cut could be in the offing. If ...

Granny flats, secondary dwelling – they can be a great idea whether for extended family or adult children needing some space.

Preparing to sell your home can involve more than simply choosing your agent and tidying up. Taking time to step into prospective buyers' shoes and looking at your property from their perspective, well in advance ...

Air BnB, Bookabach and other types of short-term rentals are gaining in popularity for people seeking to get better returns on their property investments.

Avoid the most common renovations that actually cost you money...

The time is right for property investors to investigate increasing opportunities, taking advantage of the recent surprise Official Cash Rate cut.

Knowing when to buy and sell can make a substantial difference to your bottom line.

Some prospective sellers might think buyers are put off by winter's chill and think selling in summer could be a better option. But think again. Winter and early spring can be just the right time to sell, because ...

In an increasingly busy world, our home is supposed to be a hideaway—a place of peace and relaxation, but with more ‘stuff’ on the market than ever before, at prices which are often ridiculously ...

There’s a big difference between buying a home and investing in property.  Many people think buying their home as an investment - ‘your home is your biggest investment’ is an old adage that does...

15 tips to enhance presentation
Great presentation is crucial to the selling process. In our experience, a well-presented home is far more likely to sell in a shorter timeframe and for a better...

In the interest of keeping it brief, here are the top five ways of reducing your mortgage quicker. I don’t know about you, but the idea of having my mortgage for the full 30 years doesn’t really excite me....

Improving the value of your property doesn’t require elaborate renovations, second story extensions or the addition of a swimming pool.