When buying a house it is always advisable to employ a licensed building inspector to provide information on the building condition. Knowing what to budget…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 30, 2023
When the bank comes knocking Trust not tomorrow - for we live in the present I have always felt that mortgagee sales are very sad…
e-propertymatters.comApril 12, 2023
I have found throughout my 35 + year career in real estate covering 3 continents that there is a buyer for every property, just maybe…
e-propertymatters.comJanuary 19, 2023
Often when enjoying a lunch out with my children, it is a race to beat them at the cash register. While I am searching my…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 7, 2022
KNOWING what is right isn't as important as DOING what is right! Have you ever viewed a property to purchase and been not quite sure…
e-propertymatters.comAugust 23, 2022
Buying and selling real estate is not an exact science. Real Estate salespeople are required to comply with the current legislation, and in New Zealand,…
e-propertymatters.comJuly 26, 2022
What is Minimalism? Do you ever feel like you are running from one task to another? Multi tasking to get things done and constantly in…
e-propertymatters.comJune 1, 2022
Which is the best market to sell in? For many years, it is fair to say that Real Estate agents have been operating in a…
e-propertymatters.comMay 23, 2022
Renovating is not always easy. Even the the tasks that look like they could be simple can turn out to me a mission to finish!…
e-propertymatters.comMay 20, 2022
For many years, it is fair to say that Real Estate agents have been operating in a "sellers market". Post "Covid-19", what will the Real…
e-propertymatters.comMay 4, 2022
Why not relax and enjoy the rewards of your labour? Transforming a garden into a place where you can relax and enjoy the fruits of…
e-propertymatters.comApril 15, 2022
The generation game None of us likes to think we’re old, whether we’re 35 or 85. The "Baby Boomers’’ generation covers a broad age spectrum,…
e-propertymatters.comApril 3, 2022
Tiny homes and mindful living go hand in hand. Who wants a huge mortgage these days? Maybe you are tired of the upkeep of a…
e-propertymatters.comMarch 18, 2022
First impressions can make or break your property sale I don’t know how many times that I have had buyers in the car, knowing that…
e-propertymatters.comFebruary 19, 2022
When is the right time to upsize? Wondering if you need to upsize as your toddlers suddenly become"tweens"? Or perhaps it is when they start…
e-propertymatters.comFebruary 2, 2022
What price should we put on good health? Am I right in thinking that if you are renting a property, and paying good money each…
e-propertymatters.comNovember 12, 2021
House prices through the roof During the Covid-19 pandemic there has been much said about the shocking increase in property prices around the world. Take…
e-propertymatters.comOctober 28, 2021
Keeping your home healthy is an ongoing process Sometimes we ignore the smaller issues that then become the bigger issues that cause us pain when…
e-propertymatters.comOctober 20, 2021
There is nothing better that going to sleep after a hard days work in a comfortable bed. But just as important as a comfy bed…
e-propertymatters.comOctober 18, 2021
Lock down must be incredibly hard on many people, but especially so if you are cooped up indoors with no space to play. Easy projects…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 14, 2021
Do you ever feel like you are running from one task to another? Are you multi-tasking to get things done and constantly in catch-up mode,…
e-propertymatters.comAugust 25, 2021
Thinking of upgrading your bathroom? Planning is essential to a successful outcome when remodelling your bathroom. There are many websites and suppliers that offer online…
e-propertymatters.comAugust 18, 2021
Have you ever wondered about which indoor plants are good and which are bad according to Feng Shui ? A friend of mine once remarked…
e-propertymatters.comAugust 8, 2021
Are you getting ready to sell your home? If you have not sold a property in a while then there are many things to consider.…
e-propertymatters.comJuly 23, 2021
Before changing your career, do your homework The wonderful thing about Real Estate is that it attracts all sorts of people from many different backgrounds.…
e-propertymatters.comJuly 20, 2021
Seasonal affective disorder Sometimes when the days seem dull and the sun forgets to shine for days on end, we can suffer from something called SAD (Seasonal…
e-propertymatters.comJuly 19, 2021
So you want the best deal? Of course you do! Commission charged for selling houses is huge. We all know that. The salesperson who offers…
e-propertymatters.comJuly 10, 2021
Home and Income Many people these days are looking for ways to reduce their mortgage. What better way than to have a property that can…
e-propertymatters.comJuly 6, 2021
When will it end? Covid-19 has made it a long 16 months so far. Just when it seems things are getting better, there is another…
e-propertymatters.comJune 27, 2021
When it comes to money and spending, some of the things our parents and grandparents swore by are not so silly in today's uncertain Covid…
e-propertymatters.comJune 22, 2021
Buyers buy by comparison We all love our homes, right? After all, that is why we chose them after viewing so many others at the…
e-propertymatters.comJune 20, 2021
Is downsizing right for you ? Perhaps you need to downsize your life? Have you got too many unused rooms in your current house? It…
e-propertymatters.comJune 20, 2021
You don't have to spend a lot of money in order to refresh the decor in your kitchen When we received a few quotations for…
e-propertymatters.comJune 15, 2021
Why not learn from a baby boomer instead of always bashing them? Oh No! Not another Baby boomer bashing...switching on the radio I heard the…
e-propertymatters.comJune 14, 2021
Not so long ago we renovated a mid century home, and after having done many renovation and new build projects before, it made me realise…
e-propertymatters.comJune 14, 2021
Household clutter or hoarding? Sometimes it is hard to differentiate between hoarding and extreme clutter. Many times in my real estate career, I have come…
e-propertymatters.comJune 10, 2021
Are you renovating or building? While you are waiting for those quotations from Tradespeople you have contacted, some of whom might disappointingly not even turn…
e-propertymatters.comJune 10, 2021
So why don't the buyers love your beautiful home ? It is a mistake to assume that what you like, somebody else will like too.…
e-propertymatters.comJune 6, 2021
Dux Quest plumbing pipes Dux Quest was one of the first types of plastic pipe plumbing systems introduced into New Zealand in the late 1970s…
e-propertymatters.comJune 6, 2021
What can we learn from Tiny Homes? The tiny home phenomenon is becoming popular in many parts of the world. For some, the move is…
e-propertymatters.comJune 6, 2021
Thinking of selling? Don't be a dog in sheep's clothing. Do it the right way. You would not be the first seller who has questioned…
e-propertymatters.comJune 4, 2021
There have been many times in my career that I have felt utter despair, after negotiating for weeks on end on a sale of…
e-propertymatters.comJune 3, 2021
Consumer Protection when buying houses Have you ever got a surprise when you have turned up at an open home to a totally different looking…
e-propertymatters.comMay 31, 2021
Auctions can be quite unnerving for both buyers and sellers. They can be filled with drama and intensity depending on the skill of the Auctioneer,…
e-propertymatters.comMay 31, 2021
Covid-19 has certainly got a lot to answer for! Enough is enough! World wide massive loss of life was just the beginning, not to mention…
e-propertymatters.comMay 25, 2021
Staging is often crucial to a successful sale Are you thinking of selling your home? Staging can be expensive. It depends on what you want…
e-propertymatters.comApril 23, 2021
When it comes to selling your home, you will naturally want to look at the costs associated with an often stressful time in one's life.…
e-propertymatters.comApril 21, 2021
Do you feel slightly nervous of the current housing market? Just yesterday, a friend mentioned to me that she was forced to find a new…
e-propertymatters.comApril 8, 2021
Buyer's remorse Sometimes when we purchase something we get a feeling of remorse soon after. This is no different when you purchase a house, in…
e-propertymatters.comApril 1, 2021
Regret at a recent purchase is very common Perhaps you had been searching for a while and been unsuccessful several times when making offers on…
e-propertymatters.comMarch 20, 2021
Renovating a home is not for the faint hearted Take it from one who knows! Smart wiring, or smart homes are often talked about and…
e-propertymatters.comMarch 15, 2021
The goodness of herbs The goodness that herbs provide to our diets is often ignored by many of us in this busy world of ours.…
e-propertymatters.comMarch 1, 2021
The perfect neighbour is something most of us like to be. But what if you have bought the perfect home in the best location then…
e-propertymatters.comFebruary 24, 2021
Some interesting ways of building homes over the years have included products such as Hemp. It has apparently been used globally as a natural building…
e-propertymatters.comFebruary 15, 2021
FOMO and the housing market It seems that "Fear of missing out" ( FOMO) is really playing out in many markets at the moment. It…
e-propertymatters.comFebruary 9, 2021
Everybody wants to live in a healthy home, but sometimes sadly, it is not possible for many. However, If you can afford to do the…
e-propertymatters.comJanuary 20, 2021
Working remotely Covid- 19 has brought about many changes for a lot of us. One of those is that we work from home more often.…
e-propertymatters.comJanuary 19, 2021
Do you laugh in stressful situations? So often in a stressful situation I find myself laughing. I am sorry to say I will also laugh…
e-propertymatters.comJanuary 8, 2021
The gift is in the giving It is Christmas time again. It will be a different Christmas for many people this year as some families…
e-propertymatters.comDecember 23, 2020
Soul food is often found in the garden. I know that when I look out at my own garden and see the changing colours of…
e-propertymatters.comDecember 23, 2020
Finding your cheer It is that time of year again! 2020 has been a very different year for all of us worldwide. Finding your inner…
e-propertymatters.comDecember 9, 2020
"Buy to sell" When buying a new home there are several ways in which a purchase can go wrong. If you buy with the thinking…
e-propertymatters.comNovember 26, 2020
So you have found the right property? There are so many things that you need to be aware of when buying a property. It is…
e-propertymatters.comOctober 16, 2020
Price your home correctly as soon as you list it for sale I have often encountered sellers who tell me that they want to price…
e-propertymatters.comOctober 12, 2020
Choose wisely and don't be fooled by cheap offers When property listings are scarce, it is tempting for some salespeople to offer enticing deals to…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 30, 2020
Things to do when buying a property So you have found the house of your dreams. Besides the obvious things like checking out the neighbourhood,…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 27, 2020
Better a "What if" than an "Oops!" Buying real estate is full of little" trip me ups", but it is one area where you don't…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 27, 2020
So you want to buy a property? Wondering where to start? Start at the beginning! - buying your first home is often a journey of…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 24, 2020
Are you in danger of pricing your property out of the market? When selling a property there are many things to consider. That is why…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 24, 2020
Wondering when things will get back to normal? I think most of us are adjusting to a "new normal". We read about what is happening…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 22, 2020
Renovating looks easier than it is in reality It is so easy to believe that renovating your home will be a walk in the park…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 18, 2020
What can we learn from Millennials? Generational differences are often quite plain to see. My grandson, (aged six at the time) once explained to me…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 10, 2020
Identifying personality traits for better communication is key If you wanted to unlock the secret to better communication and negotiation or simply just wanted to…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 10, 2020
Remaining positive is not always easy, even for positive people! I have always liked "sayings" and when I am at my lowest will often read…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 10, 2020
Buyers buy by comparison We all love our homes, right? After all, that is why we chose them after viewing so many others. When it…
e-propertymatters.comSeptember 2, 2023
Are you a hoarder? They say you should always "declutter" when selling your home? When I was selling my own home after the death of…
e-propertymatters.comJanuary 14, 2023
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a minimum indoor temperature of 18˚C. By installing heating that can reach this temperature on the coldest days of…
e-propertymatters.comJune 1, 2022
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