When talking about property development in New Zealand, the name “Tim Manning” will undoubtedly come up. The Australasian property maverick is famed for bringing the gated community to New Zealand and giving hundreds of New Zealanders the option for affordable and secure living.
Tim Manning first encountered gated communities in Europe and Canada, where they are particularly popular with retirees. In New Zealand, gated communities have never really been an option. Elderly people wanting to move into a retirement village will occupy their home in that village on a licence to occupy arrangement.
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In this turbulent housing market, it’s difficult to predict when a home might sell. Some are snapped up within hours while others languish for months. If you’re hosting an open home or the real estate agent will be bringing through potential buyers, investing in a bit of home staging can be the difference between a sale or another month on the market.
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When designing your dream home or planning renovations for your existing home, it will be useful for the value of your property and future happiness to consider how your design fits in with the rest of your neighborhood.
Neighborhoods build up a certain character, whether it’s as obvious as living in a heritage area or a development where everyone builds with the same toned bricks, to as subtle as a suburban street of modest bungalow-style homes. You don’t have to copy the exact floor plan of a neighbouring house, but you should definitely consider how your house looks from the street.
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You’re heard it said a million times before, but when it comes to buying property, location means everything. Before signing off on a new home or rental property, take a look around the neighborhood to make sure you’re making the right decision.
One of the most important features of a home’s location is its access to nearby shops and amenities. Drive around the neighborhood and find the local grocery store, dairy, takeaway, school, gas station and church. Are there any cafes nearby? What about a shopping mall? Are they walking or driving distance?
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When trying to sell your home, it’s important to have it looking its best. You’ll need to tidy up, clear way clutter, and do everything you can to make the place look appealing. But what if you’re too busy or stressed to take care of the home staging aspects? You can hire a home stager to do this for you.
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