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How To Stage a Home for Sale On a Budget: Top Styling Tips

These tips on staging a home for sale will help you rake in the buyers, even in the slowest of real estate markets.

26 June 2024| 7 min read
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4 things to do once your home is on the market

There’s still work to be done once the property is listed.

12 February 2025| 4 min read
Money in front of house NZ.
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Property valuations NZ: 6 ways to know a property’s worth

Ranked from least to most accurate

10 October 2024| 5 min read

Preparing to sell

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How to compete in a market crowded with property listings

Agent trainer Josh Phegan and Trade Me Property’s Gavin Lloyd weigh in

30 January 2025 | 5 min read
Selling guide
Add value to your property with these 2025 home trends
7 November 2024 | 4 min read
Selling guide
Tips for selling an older home in NZ
4 February 2025 | 5 min read
Selling guide
Property valuations NZ: 6 ways to know a property’s worth
10 October 2024 | 5 min read
Selling guide
Tips for selling in a warming property market
10 December 2024 | 4 min read
Selling guide
Home staging: A complete guide for sellers

Get your property looking its beautiful best

8 December 2024 | 6 min read
Selling guide
Selling your first home? Avoid these common mistakes
30 October 2024 | 6 min read
Buying guide
What is a rateable value in NZ? RVs explained
10 October 2024 | 4 min read
Feature article
How To Stage a Home for Sale On a Budget: Top Styling Tips
26 June 2024 | 7 min read
Selling guide
How does selling a rental property with tenants work in NZ?
23 April 2024 | 4 min read

Using an agent

Feature article
How to revive a property that didn’t sell first time around

Tips and tricks from expert agent trainer Josh Phegan.

7 October 2024 | 5 min read
Feature article
How agents can help you problem solve in a tricky market
24 September 2024 | 5 min read
Selling guide
First steps when working with an agent: what to expect
23 January 2025 | 4 min read
Selling guide
Changing real estate agents in NZ: how it works
12 December 2024 | 4 min read
Selling guide
Five characteristics of a great real estate agent
29 August 2024 | 5 min read
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What to ask your real estate agent for a successful relationship

How to play your part for a successful sale

3 April 2024 | 5 min read
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Deciding to sell through an agent vs selling your house privately
7 February 2024 | 4 min read
Selling guide
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent - Selling guide
3 min read
Selling guide
Benefits of Working With a Real Estate Agent
2 min read
Selling guide
Paying Agent Commissions - Selling Guide
2 min read

Marketing your property

Selling guide
4 things to do once your home is on the market

There’s still work to be done once the property is listed.

12 February 2025 | 4 min read
Selling guide
How to list a property on Trade Me when selling privately
3 min read
Selling guide
10 tips for taking great photos that will help sell the house
5 min read
Selling guide
8 tips to make your open home a success
4 min read
Selling guide
Devising your property marketing strategy: an overview
8 November 2024 | 4 min read
Selling guide
What happens next after your home sells?

There will be a final push to get your sale over the finish line.

13 February 2025 | 5 min read

Latest News

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The Latest Property Pulse Report

House prices and listings fall, but demand up.

13 June 2025

News
Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 3.25% from 3.5%

OCR updates and insights from Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson.

28 May 2025

News
NZ rents fall for second month straight

Year-on-year decrease of 3.1% in the national median weekly rent.

23 May 2025

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