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How to find reliable tradespeople

In this article, we'll share tips to help you build a team of trusted tradespeople. That way, if a problem ever comes up at your...

How to save money on house insurance

Insurance is a major expense for every homeowner. When you take out a policy though, it's usually at a time when you are in a hurry. You...

Should you keep your first home as an investment property?

One of the questions potential first-time sellers face is whether or not they should keep their existing property as a rental when they...

Holiday homes - are they worth it?

There is something innately heart-warming about the idea of a holiday home that makes many of us wish for the opportunity to own one. The...

Is it a good idea to invest in bare land?

There's an old adage in real estate that goes: "It's not the house that increases in value, it's the land beneath it..." Meaning, the...

Is now a good time to buy property?

One thing stronger than our fear of missing out is our fear of making a bad decision. Have you ever experienced paralysis by analysis...

How accurate are online property valuations?

In the property world, online valuation websites have been a game-changer for information-starved buyers and sellers. But while these...

Property maintenance: should you DIY? Or hire a professional?

There is an innate desire in all of us to 'do it ourselves'. To complete a job that needs doing without requiring any paid help, if at...

What is a buyers market?

You will often hear the media talk about buyer's markets and seller's markets, which begs the question - what do these terms mean? In the...

Is it worth renovating your investment property?

Tenants moving out? Trying to decide whether to renovate your property before the next tenants move in? The key to answering this...

Is it possible to be an ethical property investor?

Audio version: Transcript: A lot of people look at property investment as a potential path to financial security and financial freedom,...

What to expect when you visit a property lawyer - with Claire Tyler

In our latest podcast, Claire Tyler, partner at Wellington law firm Rainey Collins, answers common questions regarding the legal side of...