When it comes to buying a property, the term “due diligence” is bandied about a lot. That means doing your official research into the property you’re interested in, and top of the list of recommended research is usually a LIM report. But what is it, and why do you need one? A LIM or LandRead more
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Shelley Ferguson, editor-in-chief of Your Home & Garden magazine and co-host of The Block NZ, sat down for a Facebook Live Q&A with realestate.co.nz. Sarah from Tauranga asked Shelley about decorating a rental property so it feels like your own – while keeping the landlord happy and the walls free of nails. Shelley’s three topRead more
The New Zealand Building Guide magazine has been helping Kiwis design and construct their dream home for more than 10 years. Over that time, they’ve picked up some tips. The biggest tip? Take your time. Refine, rework, rethink. The more time upfront at the design stage, the fewer changes you’ll want to make during construction, andRead more
Every build is different so you won’t find anyone who can give you an accurate ballpark figure (a contradiction in terms) and this page is definitely not it. The more accurate you want, the more work and detail you need to put in. It’s so hard to create an accurate guide that Ministry of Business,Read more
Renovations, whether big (adding a new room) or small (new light fittings) can be a great way to increase the value of your home. Often, significant value can be added to a property through relatively minor changes. However, carefully choosing what kind of renovations to undertake is crucial. Carrying out unnecessary work can sometimes incurRead more
To help you maintain control over your house construction – and be another set of eyes for mistakes – buildingguide.co.nz has put together a comprehensive construction checklist. Some of this you can do, some of this your designer or builder can check off on your behalf. Building a new home is a big undertaking –Read more
We all know the importance of first impressions, so how your home looks, feels and even smells is crucial when it comes to open homes. Here are some simple and quick tasks you can do around the house before potential buyers arrive that can help your home shine. De-clutter by putting away kids’ toys,Read more
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