There’s one encouraging trend to cheer about in this month’s REINZ data release of July real estate statistics. North Shore’s median price has gone up to $1.398 million and while our sales volumes are understandably down – given it is winter and mortgage interest rates are changeable, to say the least – we’ve seen a 2% increase on July last year.

Most people spruce up their property by decluttering and cleaning their house, but many people don’t realise how much impact their garden can have. Here are some easy ways to help ensure your garden adds value to your property before you put it on the market.

If the time has come to sell, preparing your property for viewing can make all the difference. To help you out, here are six expert tips that will help you get started and make sure your house is looking its best for potential buyers on open home day. These tips won’t just make your house more attractive to prospective buyers, they could potentially increase the sale price too.

During this year’s lockdown, as our homes became ‘our castles’, many of us started to pay more attention to our surroundings. So, how has the arrival of a pandemic affected New Zealanders’ housing needs and wants? Here’s some food for thought for homeowners who are looking to win the hearts of buyers with well-planned, on-trend renovations.

When you’re looking for a new home, one of the first things you need to consider is the order of events – do you sell your existing property before you buy, or after? Here are some factors to consider before taking the plunge.