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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Pros and Cons of Moving in the School Holidays
Moving in the school holidays has its benefits and its disadvantages. If you’re thinking of packing up the house and moving over the two week
A Moving Checklist for the First Home Buyer
Congratulations, you’ve bought your first home! Not only have you just experienced one of the major milestones in your life, you’ve also stepped into one
Landscaping Tips for Your New Home
Whether you’ve just acquired more land than you’re used to or you’ve never had a garden before, landscaping is an important part of keeping a
The New Way to Purchase Property
Attending an auction in person or over the phone will soon be a thing of the past. Property app Gavl will live-stream auctions in real
Nationwide Housing Affordability Improves
The latest home affordability report by Massey University found that housing affordability has improved across New Zealand. The report looked at house prices, the cost
New Zealanders Choosing to Return Home
For years New Zealanders have been crossing the ditch and moving to Australia. But a more confident New Zealand is continuing to lure back its
Contain Your Christmas
With Christmas now a distant blur of tinsel, removing the boughs of Holly from the hallways can be a bit of a buzz kill. Rather
Plans for a New City Near Auckland
With housing pressures spreading throughout the city of Auckland, there are plans to set up a completely new city to the south of Auckland. The
The Latest for New Zealand Housing Costs
Have you thought your housing costs were getting more expensive? You’re probably right. Statistics New Zealand released their household income and housing cost figures for
Grace Gives 2017 Recipients
At Grace, we recognise that if not for our local communities, we would not have grown as we have over the years. That’s why we