Moving from New Zealand to Melbourne: Jobs, Neighbourhoods & Family Life
Considering a fresh start in a vibrant, multicultural city? Melbourne is one of the most livable cities in the world, offering career opportunities, diverse neighbourhoods,
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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Finding a New School in Sydney
One of the most stressful aspects of moving the family to Sydney is finding a new school for the children to attend. Whether you’re relocating
How to Know When You’ve Outgrown your Home
Hosting a dinner party but only have space for four? Our lifestyle and social lives dictate what we need in a home, and as that’s
Housing Market Update: Auckland
Auckland housing prices have finally slipped, creating more opportunities for house hunters. March recorded a slow market with houses taking longer to sell, increasing from
Pros and Cons of Building a Granny Flat
Granny flats have become one of the most popular solutions for affordable housing across the country. As a result, some of the rules and legislation
Market Update: Christchurch
New data shows that regional parts of New Zealand are experiencing the fastest house price growth in the country. So what effect has that growth
How to Survive Transitioning from Renting to Owning
Don’t underestimate the challenges involved with transitioning from renting to owning. You might think that because you’ve already lived in a space of your own,
Time Saving Tips to Move Your Family Home
Moving house takes time, but it doesn’t have to take as long as you think. Before you give up all hope of managing your move
Wellington Housing Market Update
Although much of the focus in the housing market debate has been around Auckland’s affordability, New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, has also been affected by
How to Find Your Dream Home
House hunting is a lengthy process, and one that takes a lot of consideration. You don’t want to rush in to what will likely be
A Guide to New Zealand Dog Parks
Dogs are an easy pet to please, enjoying off-leash runs at a local dog park and of course, lots of love. New Zealand is a