How do experts measure an apartment? What are the factors involved in measuring an apartment? Most people are not aware of the things that need to be included or excluded when measuring an apartment. They always thought measuring is done from wall to wall. Well, it's not that simple because a wa...

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Are you willing to buy an apartment off the images of a view? You may have encountered a real estate agent or developer that will show you an apartment building off the plans. They may also encourage you to buy an apartment off these plans. If you're in this type of situation, then you need to...

How can you determine if a Code of Compliance Certificate is done well? From what year can you rely on a CCC? These are million dollar questions that you need to answer when you're buying an apartment in the Auckland CBD. All of us know that it's necessary to do the correct due diligence or you...

Is it possible for people to buy a 9m2 apartment in Auckland? Have you heard of the smallest apartment in NZ? If you're not yet familiar with this news, then I'm telling you that it's already in NZ. It's the smallest apartment within the university district. The council has allowed the construct...

Have you tried buying an Auckland apartment from overseas? If you're now in another country and you want to purchase an apartment, what exactly are the steps necessary for these types of transactions? We all know that an Auckland apartment is a very attractive investment, especially with foreign...

Do pools and gyms add value to an apartment complex or is it just an added cost to your monthly corporate fee? Most of us know that having these facilities in an apartment building can be a great thing. But do you always use these facilities? There are a lot of factors to consider when buying a...

Do you have an apartment in Auckland? Do you think that earthquake ratings for apartment buildings may change in the near future? The average benchmark for earthquake ratings is 34%, and based on my initial assessment of Auckland's apartment market. This will not change any time soon, because I...

Here is a Summary of the Most Important Things to Remember About Using Your Little Guy Coffee Machine Grinds Grinds refers to the ground coffee you use in your coffee machine and there are generally two kinds we refer to: prepacked ground coffee from stores labelled ‘espresso grind’...

What type of apartments should you be looking for when you’re buying off the plans? What are the steps you need to take to avoid expensive apartments? These are the common questions you need to answer, and It’s quite hard to make a final decision when you don’t know the factor...

Have you ever thought of buying apartments off the plans? What are the steps you need to take to get the best deals? I know this is a bit complicated for new apartment buyers in Auckland. That’s why I posted a new podcast on my website that explains the intricacies of buying and selling...

No one likes rules but these are important when living in an apartment complex. So, are there important rules to follow that we need to know about? Well, the most essential rules that you need to know are those that are written on the Unit Titles Act. These rules comprise of guidelines to prote...

Before you buy an apartment, it is essential to schedule a viewing but you must know first that it is really worth your time. How do you ensure that the apartment is really exceptional? First, you need to ask the seller or a real estate agent before you view it. There are certain questions tha...

Are you a pet owner? Are you planning to move to a new apartment building that allows pets? Our pets are considered as a family member and we’ll bring them along with us when we move to a new apartment. The problem is, not all apartment buildings accept pets, so you need to make sure tha...

Is it really necessary to furnish a rental apartment? What are the common types of furniture that you need to include? For most people who rent out their apartment, it is important to have a tenant all year round. Maintaining the apartment is their utmost responsibility, since they need to provide a...

Have you tried searching for a good apartment in a moving market? Do you have any idea on how you can buy an apartment even if the values are going upwards? If you’re a seasoned apartment buyer, then you probably know the answer to these questions. But for someone who is new to Auckland...

Auckland CBD is one of the best places in New Zealand, and if you are an apartment buyer then you need to know the different areas in this bustling city. But like any other city in the world, Auckland is divided into different parts, and there are parts that are suitable for a particular purpo...

Are you planning to buy an apartment for the purpose of maximising your lifestyle? If you are then you’re a lifestyle apartment buyer. Lifestyle apartment investors will focus more on capital gain. Their main goal is to have a better life in general. This means they want to enjoy their...

Is your primary goal in buying an apartment capital gain? What exactly are the most important things that you need to be aware of? If you’re the type of investor who will buy an apartment for the purpose of renting it out, then your goal is capital gain. Basically, one of the things that...

What type of apartment buyer are you? Do you know what purpose you have for buying an apartment? When you go to Trademe, you will find out that there are about 600-700 apartments for sale in Auckland. In reality, it’s truly confusing for buyers if they don’t know their true purpos...

What is a General Terms of the Sale? Why is it important for both the purchaser and vendor? If you’re making an offer for an apartment that you want to buy in Auckland, it’s important to learn everything you need to know about this document. There are 17 terms that you can usuall...

Are you an apartment buyer in Auckland? Do you know the conditions that must be present in the contract? In buying apartments, you should understand that there are lots of conditions you can use in the contract. In fact, it will all depend on your circumstance and the type of apartment you&r...

Do you think it’s important to choose a lawyer who is an expert in apartments? Why do you need this type of lawyer when you’re buying or selling an apartment? Honestly, most people who buy or sell apartments would just choose a lawyer they know. This lawyer maybe their friend or som...

Read our latest newsletter in which that important topic of having sufficient energy to cope with our busy lives is discussed. As you read this article consider how much money is spent by the youth in today's society on Energy Drinks.On page 2 you will find the information about Root Canel filling t...

Have you heard about the proxy form? Well, if you’re an apartment owner in Auckland then you know about this particular form. As an apartment owner, you’re a part of the body corporate and you’re obligated to attend an Annual General Meeting. However, if in case you cannot att...

Are you planning to buy an apartment in an auction? If you do then you need to understand that there are several differences between buying a house and apartment in an auction. In fact, when buying a house you can simply walk through it and you will get a pretty good idea on its present conditi...

Why do you need a building report when you buy an apartment in Auckland? What are the things you need to check in the report? Buying an apartment in Auckland requires a lot of research, and that means you need to know not just the apartment you’re buying but also the location of the apar...

Are you planning to buy an apartment in Auckland? Do you know the first step to acquiring your very own apartment?If you are a first time buyer then you will probably be doing a lot of research. Looking for an ideal apartment in the Auckland CBD can be quite challenging sometimes. However, there are...

If you own an apartment in Auckland then you know that you’re already a part of a body corporate. One of the most important duties an owner has to fulfill is to attend the Annual General Meeting. However, it’s essential for you to know the things that are discussed in these types of...

If you are an apartment owner in Auckland then you are a part of a body corporate. However, most owners have a vague idea with regards to what a body corporate. Most think that it is a company that maintains the apartment building. In reality, it is an essential organisation that not only maint...

Over recent years Rotorua has built up quite a reputation of producing trophy sized rainbow and brown trout. Overseas angler’s itineraries to New Zealand regularly skip the North Island in favour of the often over-crowded and heavily pressured South Island fisheries. This is somewhat dis...

There are so many reasons for studying the guitar and those reasons are shared with studying and learning other musical instruments, the piano, the violin and many others. In all cases we learn about the instrument and we learn about music. The guitar itself is a great instrument and has fascinated...