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Leaky pipes and wood rot

Posted on 6 June 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Leaky pipes and wood rot
Leaky pipes and wood rot
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, Renovating

Dux Quest plumbing pipes Dux Quest was one of the first types of plastic pipe plumbing systems introduced into New Zealand in the late 1970s to early 1980s replacing the trusted copper pipe of earlier decades. It was installed in thousands of homes in the late 1970’s to early 1980’s and within as little as … Read More “Leaky pipes and wood rot” »

Where did the power lines go?

Posted on 31 May 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Where did the power lines go?
Where did the power lines go?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Opinion, Real Estate Advice

Consumer Protection when buying houses Have you ever got a surprise when you have turned up at an open home to a totally different looking property from the one described in the real estate marketing on the internet ? Many years ago, I remember commenting to a salesperson that the photos looked great and that … Read More “Where did the power lines go?” »

Feeling worried about your recent purchase?

Posted on 1 April 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Feeling worried about your recent purchase?
Feeling worried about your recent purchase?
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Opinion, Real Estate Advice

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Have you got “buyers remorse”?

Posted on 20 March 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Have you got “buyers remorse”?
Have you got “buyers remorse”?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Food for thought, Real Estate Advice

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The FOMO effect

Posted on 9 February 202111 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on The FOMO effect
The FOMO effect
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Food for thought, Real Estate Advice

FOMO and the housing market It seems that “Fear of missing out” (FOMO) is really playing out in many markets at the moment. It is not something that any buyer wants as it creates an under supply of houses which pushes prices up! First home buyers are really finding it difficult in today’s market, with … Read More “The FOMO effect” »

“Buy to sell” and avoid pitfalls

Posted on 26 November 2020 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on “Buy to sell” and avoid pitfalls
“Buy to sell” and avoid pitfalls
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Real Estate Advice

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Home buying homework

Posted on 27 September 2020 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Home buying homework
Home buying homework
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Real Estate Advice

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First home buyers

Posted on 24 September 2020 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on First home buyers
First home buyers
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Real Estate Advice

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