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Asbestos health risk

Posted on 30 September 202511 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Asbestos health risk
Asbestos health risk
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Healthy homes, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

When buying a house it is always advisable to employ a licensed building inspector to provide information on the building condition. Knowing what to budget for in respect of any repairs required in the coming years makes a lot of sense! Finding Asbestos in a home can be quite alarming for some purchasers, yet it … Read More “Asbestos health risk” »

Buyer beware when buying a home

Posted on 20 August 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Buyer beware when buying a home
Buyer beware when buying a home
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Healthy homes, Negotiating the best deal, Real Estate Advice, Renovating

Renovating is not always easy. Even the the tasks that look like they could be simple can turn out to me a mission to finish! Have you ever found a few cracked tiles in the kitchen and thought about replacing them? It is okay if you have spare matching tiles, but what do you do … Read More “Buyer beware when buying a home” »

Make the best first impression when selling

Posted on 14 August 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Make the best first impression when selling
Make the best first impression when selling
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Healthy homes, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate, Styling a home

First impressions can make or break your property sale I don’t know how many times that I have had buyers in the car, knowing that they will love the property I am taking them to if only I could just get them inside, when they will balk at even getting out of the car to … Read More “Make the best first impression when selling” »

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” »

Healthy homes and compliance in NZ

Posted on 1 June 2022 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Healthy homes and compliance in NZ
Healthy homes and compliance in NZ
Healthy homes, Renovating, Social

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Tips for a healthier home

Posted on 20 October 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Tips for a healthier home
Tips for a healthier home
Real Estate Advice

Keeping your home healthy is an ongoing process Sometimes we ignore the smaller issues that then become the bigger issues that cause us pain when we get sick or have to pay for extensive remedial work to alleviate further issues. Climate Change is a very real problem even though there are many out there who … Read More “Tips for a healthier home” »

Sleep easy bedrooms

Posted on 18 October 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Sleep easy bedrooms
Sleep easy bedrooms
Real Estate Advice

There is nothing better that going to sleep after a hard days work in a comfortable bed. But just as important as a comfy bed is the way in which your bedroom makes you feel. Feng Shui The ancient Chinese art of arranging living spaces called Feng shui is thought to maximise the flow of … Read More “Sleep easy bedrooms” »

Create a happy play area for kids

Posted on 14 September 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Create a happy play area for kids
Create a happy play area for kids
Buying and Selling Real Estate, child friendly gardens, creative homes, eco friendly building, Great Tips, Healthy homes, Real Estate Advice, Renovating, Social

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The less you own – the less owns you

Posted on 25 August 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on The less you own – the less owns you
The less you own – the less owns you
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Food for thought, Money wise, Renovating, selling a property, Styling a home

Do you ever feel like you are running from one task to another? Are you 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 the home you have, … Read More “The less you own – the less owns you” »

Bathroom renovations

Posted on 18 August 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Bathroom renovations
Bathroom renovations
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Healthy homes, Money wise, Renovating, selling a property, Styling a home

Thinking of upgrading your bathroom? Planning is essential to a successful outcome when remodelling your bathroom. There are many websites and suppliers that offer online advice. Consider the following before getting at least 3 quotations. Remember, what you visualize is not necessarily what the person that you choose to work with might visualize, so it … Read More “Bathroom renovations” »

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