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Category: Money wise

Is it a legal “Home & Income” property?

Posted on 6 November 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Is it a legal “Home & Income” property?
Is it a legal “Home & Income” property?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, home and income, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, selling a property

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 be split into two separate dwellings. Of course, the property will have to comply with any current building regulations and various council rules and healthy homes standards. Sometimes when buying … Read More “Is it a legal “Home & Income” property?” »

The ever changing face of the real estate market

Posted on 4 August 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on The ever changing face of the real estate market
The ever changing face of the real estate market
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

For many years, it is fair to say that Real Estate agents were operating in a “sellers market”. Post “Covid-19”, the Real Estate market could have gone anywhere. There were many thoughts on this at the time. There could have been job losses, and more unemployment, and it certainly was a different world we walked … Read More “The ever changing face of the real estate market” »

Never ignore maintenance issues

Posted on 29 September 202311 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Never ignore maintenance issues
Never ignore maintenance issues
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Healthy homes, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, Renovating

It is easy to get complacent about home maintenance when you are busy with life. There never seems to be enough time in a day does there? Of course, money could be an issue. Perhaps when receiving a quote that seems a little on the high side, you might want to find cheaper options, or … Read More “Never ignore maintenance issues” »

Price it right first time

Posted on 2 September 202311 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Price it right first time
Price it right first time
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate, Social

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 comes to selling them, we have to look at it as if we were a buyer. We need to research the competition, and know what we are up against as … Read More “Price it right first time” »

When your face tells it all

Posted on 14 June 2023 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on When your face tells it all
When your face tells it all
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Negotiating the best deal, Opinion, Real Estate Advice

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Mortgagee sales

Posted on 12 April 2023 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Mortgagee sales
Mortgagee sales
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

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Millennial buyers are different

Posted on 7 September 202211 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Millennial buyers are different
Millennial buyers are different
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Negotiating the best deal, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, Social

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 handbag to find my wallet and credit card, I will often be too late to pay as my son has snapped his iPhone closed after paying for our meal with … Read More “Millennial buyers are different” »

9 Reasons not to overprice when selling

Posted on 26 July 2022 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on 9 Reasons not to overprice when selling
9 Reasons not to overprice when selling
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Negotiating the best deal, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

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, for instance they need to abide by their professional client and conduct rules. Rule 10 is very important as salespeople are required to supply a market appraisal that reflects current … Read More “9 Reasons not to overprice when selling” »

Adopting a minimalist lifestyle

Posted on 1 June 2022 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Adopting a minimalist lifestyle
Adopting a minimalist lifestyle
Buying and Selling Real Estate, downsizing, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, Social

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 catch up mode, mobile phone in hand, and answering email after email, and then suddenly it is time to feed the family and catch up on laundry ? The bigger … Read More “Adopting a minimalist lifestyle” »

Buyer’s or seller’s market- which is the best to sell in?

Posted on 23 May 2022 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Buyer’s or seller’s market- which is the best to sell in?
Buyer’s or seller’s market- which is the best to sell in?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

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 “sellers market”. Post “Covid-19”, what will the Real Estate market look like? There have been many thoughts on this. One thing is for sure though- it will be a different … Read More “Buyer’s or seller’s market- which is the best to sell in?” »

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