Are you considering a knockdown rebuild? You’re not alone! So many people are choosing to stay on their existing land but start building a new home from scratch. It’s a great way to get a new home without the inconvenience of moving. Here’s all you need to know about knockdown rebuilds. What is a knockdown …
If you’re building a new home, there are a lot of choices you need to make. But one that often gets overlooked is choosing floor designs to keep your home warm and comfortable. We’re going to discuss a range of ideas, including: Carpet options Rugs Concrete Wood Flooring Stone and ceramic tiles Laminate flooring Underlay …
Useful Floor Design Ideas to Make Your Home Feel Warm and Comfortable Read More »
When you’re considering building your new home, it’s natural to be drawn towards promotions and giveaways. In fact, as humans, we’re still extremely susceptible to simple marketing techniques such as seeing the word ‘free’. It makes us feel good like we’re getting a special deal. Sometimes, these promotions are even limited to a certain number …
It sometimes feels overwhelming buying a house for the first time, but it doesn’t have to be. People who have never owned a home before, or even those re-entering the property market are often concerned they don’t have enough for a deposit. Or, perhaps they feel they can’t get a mortgage in their current situation. …
Winter can be a bit of a dreary time of year for anybody. Especially if you’re stuck at home more often than you used to be. With still plenty of uncertainty surrounding when the world will be back to normal, our homes have become a sanctuary. The only problem is, they’ve also become our office. …
It’s not uncommon these days to find people looking for a sea change. City life is busy, hectic and for many, downright irritating. They want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and move to the country for some more space. The rural or acreage lifestyle is considered by many to …
Tips for Buying Rural or Acreage Land in New Zealand Read More »
Once upon a time, it seemed ludicrous to knock down a perfectly good house and build a new one in its place. Why go to all that trouble when you could just sell and move to another home? Well, in the modern world, attitudes have shifted considerably, and a knockdown and rebuild is now an …
Knockdown and Rebuild is a Popular Option for Many Kiwis Read More »
The idea of downsizing your property happens for a number of reasons. Many people want to downsize once their children have left the nest, or they’re retiring and don’t want a large house to maintain anymore. People could be trying to free up money in their weekly budget, or even trying to save for something …
There was a time not so long ago when the dream for most people was to own the biggest house possible for their budget. Unfortunately, this actually led people to stretch their budget to the limit. They found they couldn’t really enjoy their life because there was no money left over from their mortgage payments. …
The idea of a ‘granny flat’ has been around for a long time now, however, their uses are much more diverse than the name implies. You may not choose to have nan living in your backyard, but there are plenty of other reasons people choose to build a granny flat on their property. Dual living …
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Pinterest, for those who haven’t checked it out, is a place to share images, designs and a whole host of other things. Essentially, you can make a collage board with things that catch your eye – and this is called ‘pinning’. Pinterest has become somewhat of a go-to for interior design as well, with experts …
With rising electricity prices, as well as a focus on doing our bit for the environment, solar energy has boomed in recent years. If we think back 10 or 15 years, installing solar panels on your home was considered a luxury. The price of the technology was far too high for the regular homeowner to …
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