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Real estate agents might say it’s all about the location, but how do you know when you’ve found the right house to do up? While the potential profit of buying and restoring a house, then swiftly selling it – house flipping – may appeal, it’s wise not to rush into it. Research into the market […]

Choosing 'white' paint is the first step. Finding the 'right white' paint is another task altogether. 

A large modern barn style home was exactly what a young family wanted – and got – when they built on their Manawatū farm.

From street appeal to a budget-friendly bathroom and kitchen renovation, we’ve listed the best things you should do in your house flip. You’ve made the leap and bought a house to flip. Before this, you would have assessed what work the house needs according to your budget and time frame. Studying house sales in your […]

A mid-century revival is taking shape in tree-clad Titirangi

Growing your fruit, vegetables and herbs at home is good for both your nutrition and your wallet. Try these options in your garden. Growing organic produce at home rather than buying it from a market or supermarket makes financial as well as nutritional sense. Where time and space are at a premium, concentrate on growing […]

Taking design notes from builds in Arrowtown and Wānaka, this Ngāruawāhia home exudes Southern style Meet & greet Courtney (administrator and event planner) and Brad Turton (co-owner of Turton Builders), and daughters Madelyn, four, and Sienna, two, and bichon/King Charles cavalier cross Bindi. The property A three-bedroom new-build clad in brick, board and batten in […]

Years of letter writing to own this Dunedin villa culminated in a labour of love renovation Meet & greet Claire Robinson (registered valuer/risk manager), Cameron McLellan (solutions analyst), Lyla, two, and Moss the retrodoodle. The property A circa 1905 renovated three-bedroom weatherboard villa in Dunedin. For four years, while living in the leafy suburb of […]

Adult and children pods separated by a large living space has resulted in perfect family harmony Meet & greet Lucy Wildman and Fran Frost (founders/co-owners of Little Flock of Horrors), their son Iggy, 13, and daughter Frankie, 12, and three griffons, Leroy, Stevie and Bonnie. The property Single-level three-bedroom new-build on a two-hectare lifestyle block […]