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 …
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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There’s a lot of reasons to consider investing in property. While markets do fluctuate, most people find property investment very beneficial over the long term. The best thing about property investment is the variety of ways you can go about it. However, there’s a few things you should know before you start your property investment journey. …
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Building a home takes a lot of planning, but it isn’t just about budgets and design. Most people who build a house are either renting or living in another house they own. For that reason, it can take a bit of careful planning to ensure your new home is built at the right time to …
There’s never been a better time to consider subdividing your property for extra income. Whether you’re looking to subdivide and sell one property, subdivide and rent one property, or subdivide further and earn income from multiple properties, the options are almost endless. Subdividing can be a great way to clear your own debt or simply …
Many people believe that investing in property is one of the safest ways to secure a long-term, reliable income for your family. This has been proven in many ways, most notably the fact that property prices never seem to go down. The market may have peaks and troughs along the way, but over the long …
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In years gone by, homes on rural property were really only the domain of those in the agricultural and farming industries. Farmland was exactly that – land to operate a farm on. These days, many people from all walks of life are looking to pack up and move to the country, so to speak. Escaping …
The idea of designing and building your ideal home is a dream come true for thousands of Kiwis each year. As with anything of this significance, care needs to be taken to ensure a well thought out, functional house plan. This article explains some of the main things to consider when designing a home. Given these …
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There’s a lot to consider when designing your new home. It’s also a very personal thing. Every family will have different ideas about what the perfect home looks like. You’ll obviously need to consider your budget, but aside from that, the options are endless. To help with some of the basics that everyone should consider, …
In these current challenging times, working from home is no longer a luxury, it’s actually become a matter of safety. Working from home is great, but it can be problematic if it’s not well managed. We understand that for many, this is unchartered territory and we have collated these helpful tips will help you maximise …
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Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! Even if you are ready for the Christmas season, is your home ready? We’ve put together three subtle yet brilliant ways on how you can decorate your home this Christmas. Show Off Your Front Door Sometimes you get so distracted with decorating the inside of your home …
There might have been 60,000 entries, but there could only be one winner of the Stonewood Homes ‘Win A Show Home’ competition, which was drawn at the Christchurch Casino last night, Thursday, 20 October 2016. It was Christchurch resident Karen Cuttance, behind door number two, who took out the grand prize. The 56-year-old from Hoon …
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