New Zealand Experiences Boom In New Houses
Statistics New Zealand has revealed the number of new houses consented grew 22 per cent in September 2012, compared with September 2011. There were 1520
Don’t Get Into Trouble Overseas
If you’re thinking of sending your employees to work overseas, the last thing you want to do is end up in hot water. Travelling with
Get More For Your Auckland Home
Real estate agent, Barfoot & Thompson, reported yesterday that the average price of homes sold in Auckland increased by $41,590 or 7.7 percent in 2012
Kiwis Don’t Know Their Neighbours
It seems Kiwis wanting to become Aussies, don’t know the culture as well as one would think. According to information released to Australian newspaper The
Don’t Get Caught With Cable Confusion
Once upon a time, moving your television was as easy as unplugging it from the wall. Today, most televisions are connected to a dvd player,
The Kitchen Is The Deal Breaker
With the new season of MasterChef New Zealand starting last night, more home buyers will be looking for that perfect kitchen. Once just serving as
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Moving house takes time, but it doesn’t have to take as long as you think. Before you give up all hope of managing your move
Wellington Housing Market Update
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