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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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
Taranaki Named the Best Place in NZ
Taranaki has come out on top as the best New Zealand region to live and work in. The region was found to have the best
Wellington Statistics Building to be Demolished
Centreport announced on October 10 that it will demolish the Wellington Statistics House building, located on the city’s waterfront. The 12-year-old building was badly damaged
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
Faults in New Zealand Buildings Going Unfixed
Leading Wellington building surveyor, Thomas Wultzer, has revealed details of hidden and sometimes life-threatening faults on buildings. These faults have been found in apartment complexes,
Top 10 Questions to ask Your Removalist
Hiring a removalist and trusting them with your belongings is a big deal. Understandably, you don’t want to trust your belongings to just anyone. Here
Removalists Who Care About the Community
Hiring a removalist who cares about the community means you can feel better about moving house and give back to your existing and new local
Planning Your Christmas Move
At Grace, we know that December is one of the most popular times of the year to move house but try telling family and friends
Avoid Injury During Your Move
Moving house can be a dangerous business. Cuts, ankle injuries and back strains are just some of common injuries people face when moving house. However,
Christchurch Cathedral to be Rebuilt
For more than six years, Christchurch Cathedral has stood as a reminder of the deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake that shook the city in February, 2011.