Why building new isn’t always the cheaper option For many people, building a house from scratch is the ultimate dream. For Belinda Jorgensen, a Wellington professional building a house in the Wairarapa, it’s about minimal maintenance and practicalities. “I mean, I love old houses and it’s been a challenge to me to think do I […]
Monthly Archives: January 2019
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Tread carefully buying land Buying bare land can be a complex process and buyers need to look beyond the superlatives of the sales pitch. Making the right choice starts with the basics: how close the section is to the amenities such as shops, schools, public transport, libraries or whatever is important to you.
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Relocatable houses ‘give instant equity’ Ashlea Lynch and her partner, Staun Popham, were renting a former state house in Waterview, Auckland, when they decided it was time to buy their own place. Then aged 25, they looked at a procession of uninspiring houses, all selling for more than $700,000 each, before deciding they needed […]
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An article that states a new survey shows that New Zealand’s house prices are among the most unaffordable in the world. Read the full article here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/110049950/auckland-ranked-among-worlds-least-affordable-cities-in-housing-report