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How corporate high-flyer reinvented himself as an agent – with help from his mother-in-law
- April 24, 2024
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February Belmont Property Market Update
- March 14, 2024
State of the Nation Property Report
- September 26, 2023
Trade Me's State of the Nation Property Report looks at the year so far, and forecasts some exciting trends for…
What to look out for
- July 27, 2023
Click the link here for a guide to common possible building defects from specialist building inspectors, Betta Inspect It.
Oneoneroa Update
- September 6, 2022
We’re really excited to be part of this development. Construction is well underway on the next 16 homes in Oneoneroa, which…
Market Update July 2022
- August 15, 2022
July 2022 Stats Bring Little Ray of Sunshine There’s one encouraging trend to cheer about in this month’s REINZ data…
National buyers’ market for the first time in over a decade
- August 4, 2022
The latest data from realestate.co.nz suggests the New Zealand property market has settled into a new, more stabilised normal, resulting…
Tips for downsizing your home
- June 30, 2022
Our home holds a special place in our hearts. Especially if it's where our kids have grown up or where…
Finding the courage to buy in a changing market
- June 23, 2022
Buying tip: When property investors start entering the market, that's the time to buy. Right now, we are seeing an…
How to read a building inspection report
- June 3, 2022
When buying a home, coming to an agreement with the owners on price is just the first hurdle. The second,…
Harcourts Property Focus
- May 12, 2022
Issue 3 | 2022 The latest Harcourts Property Focus newsletter is available now. Click here to read more.
Project managing pre-sale renovations
- May 5, 2022
The hardest part of selling a property is getting it ready to sell. If you can nail the preparation, the…
Easter Activity Book
- April 14, 2022
Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter! Click here to download our Easter Activity Book which is full…
How to decide whether to DIY or hire professionals
- March 31, 2022
There is an innate desire in all of us to 'do it ourselves'. To complete a job that needs doing…
41-Step ULTIMATE preparing for sale checklist
- March 21, 2022
Maximise your sale price. Leave nothing to chance. 12 months out from going on the market: Decide if any pre-sale…
Seven Steps to a Smooth House Sale
- February 24, 2022
Selling your home doesn't have to be a stressful process. Here are seven steps you can take to ensure a…
How accurate are online property valuations?
- February 17, 2022
In the property world, online valuation websites have been a game-changer for information-starved buyers and sellers. But while these sites…
Market Update
- February 17, 2022
House prices remain strong as sales volume eases House prices remain strong in Auckland as 2022 gets underway. Median sale…
Is now a good time to buy property?
- February 10, 2022
One thing stronger than our fear of missing out is our fear of making a bad decision. Have you ever…
How to work out your ROI for rental property renovations
- February 2, 2022
In this article, we'll show you how to evaluate the potential benefit of renovating your rental property. You'll see that…
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying a Home
- January 27, 2022
Buying a home is a monumental step in anyone's life. It's an emotionally charged process and with all the pressure…
Is the market starting to turn?
- December 2, 2021
Are we switching from a hot, seller's market to a more balanced market? In some centres around the country, we're…
Tips for buying in an area you don’t know
- November 25, 2021
The journey of buying a home often begins in an unfamiliar location. This could come about if you are constrained…
Buyers and Sellers – act now to beat the holiday rush
- November 18, 2021
Welcome to that time of year when it feels like everyone is in a rush. It's all systems go as…
Market Update
- November 16, 2021
Auckland is amid some of the strongest market conditions ever experienced. Our virtual auction rooms, a hive of online activity…
What to do when selling your home feels like too much work
- November 10, 2021
Many of us dream of moving to another home one day. But often, when we start thinking of the practical…
How to add maximum value before you sell your home
- October 28, 2021
Most owners understand that presentation can have a big influence on their final sale price. When it comes to optimising…
Pre-sale renovation tips: Does your kitchen need a makeover?
- October 14, 2021
One of the first questions we get asked by owners who are thinking of selling is: Do we need to…
Five questions to ask before you make an offer
- September 29, 2021
When it comes to buying a home, one of the most exciting points in the process is when you realise…
Helpful tips for buying property at Auction
- September 20, 2021
Auctions can be daunting for buyers who are new to the process. But once you get past the fear of…
Should you sell your home now? Or wait?
- September 16, 2021
The right time to sell your property is when you have something better to do with the money. You might…
How to avoid overcapitalising when renovating your home
- September 9, 2021
Before we get into the ins and outs of how to avoid overcapitalising, the first question you need to answer…
Activity Book
- September 2, 2021
Need some lockdown entertainment? Click on the image to download our Activity Book, filled with recipes, activities and puzzles to…
Selling a home with unconsented improvements? Here’s what you need to know
- August 30, 2021
The first thing to understand is that lots of houses sell with unconsented changes. It's more common than you might…
REINZ & Tony Alexander Real Estate Survey July 2021
- July 8, 2021
In this months survey a net 3% of agents report that they are seeing fewer investors stepping forward to sell…
Trademe Market Summary
- May 10, 2021
Extremely useful data included in this market report from Trademe. Really interesting to see the supply vse demand. It shows…
Auction Update 11 November 2020
- November 11, 2020
Watch the latest Cooper & Co fortnightly auction update from Shane Cortese here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egtjmyef4gU&feature=youtu.be
Auction Update 13 October 2020
- October 13, 2020
Watch the latest Cooper & Co fortnightly auction update from Shane Cortese here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SCFoY7Eei8&feature=youtu.be
Auction Update 28 September 2020
- September 30, 2020
Watch the latest Cooper & Co fortnightly auction update from Shane Cortese here. https://youtu.be/vDrk_6559Fk
Auction Update 14 September 2020
- September 15, 2020
Watch the latest Cooper & Co fortnightly auction update from Shane Cortese here. https://youtu.be/OK7O9V0CPTo
REINZ & Tony Alexander Real Estate Survey September 2020
- September 10, 2020
Click here for Tony Alexander's latest survey, which he runs in conjunction with REINZ. The survey provides a good insight…
Auction Update 18/08/2020
- August 24, 2020
Watch the latest Cooper & Co fortnightly auction update from Shane Cortese here. https://youtu.be/KeJvHLzGiEk
LVR Restrictions
- May 2, 2020
This week we saw the Reserve Bank lower the loan to-value ratio (LVR) retractions that have been in place for…
5 Reasons Why Insurance Matters
- May 2, 2020
It’s tempting to question the value of insurance because it’s an intangible thing – it’s not like buying a car…
Sales Office is here!
- February 8, 2020
Very excited to have the sales office arrive at the ONEONEROA development today. The office will be open in March…
Welcome to Oneoneroa
- November 29, 2019
Nestled on the northern shore of the Waitematā harbour, something special is coming. With stunning views to the iconic Harbour…
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