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A murky green-black shade adds a chic touch to this Taranaki rental

Save time and money with these useful hacks for our most dreaded cleaning tasks Moving house is always a hassle. While a landlord can’t withhold your bond on the grounds that your house has not been cleaned, it is important that you leave the property reasonably clean and tidy. If you’ve got a few problem spots you’d like […]

A passion for the beautiful and eclectic reflects the occupants of this historic Wellington apartment Meet & greet Andre Afamasaga (human rights advocate) and flatmate Paul Whiting (Ministry of Education lead). The old Aulsebrooks factory in the middle of Wellington hasn’t been making iced animal biscuits in years. Instead, the historic building is now an […]

All it took to transform this tired rental property was a creative eye, plenty of hard work and an unusual agreement with the landlord Four years ago, Tash and Arie Stokes made the decision to start a family and grow their photography business instead of buying a house and taking on a mortgage. But when […]

Netballer Storm Purvis makes over her rental’s bedroom every time the season or her mood changes. The latest incarnation is a tranquil space with a soft colour palette, ornate decorations and a little rock-and-roll attitude to throw it all together How Netballer Storm Purvis adds personal style to her rental bedroom There are so many […]

There is often not much we can do about a neglected rental kitchen – not without landlord permission, which depending on your situation, can range from difficult to near-impossible to get. However, fear not, as we have rounded up some non-permanent solutions that will help make a positive impact on your kitchen Finding a great home to rent […]

We asked a Yellow Movologist the best way to make your house move go as smoothly as possible. These are his six expert tips How to have a fuss free move: advice from the experts Moving house is always stressful. No matter how zen you want to be about the process, there are always hidden costs, […]

Renters, don’t despair! Here’s 5 ways to make your house feel more like your own home without having to sacrifice your bond Top 5 decorating tips for renters Turning a house into a home can be a bit tricky when you’re renting. With legal limitations and without the freedom to rip up carpets or paint […]

What was supposed to be a renovation-turned-rental will be home for this colourful stylist and her family for a little while longer yet A house destined to be a rental becomes a colourful family home In 2013, Andrew and Lulu Wilcox were on the hunt for an investment property, focusing their search on the fringes […]

Fashion stylist Lulu Wilcox works on the theory that interiors and fashion are interconnected. Step inside her colourful and artfully curated Grey Lynn home Meet and greet Andrew Wilcox, property developer, Lulu Wilcox, celebrity stylist, Julia, 9, and Suzi-Lou, 4, plus pets Pookie Bear and Chow Chow. Background In 2013, Andrew and Lulu Wilcox were […]

Opening your doors to holidaymakers is an easy way to make some extra money and meet interesting new people. Here’s our how-to guide Need some extra cash? Here’s how to rent your home to holidayers Could your home be a holiday rental? Who hasn’t heard of someone letting out their spare room for a week […]

The owner of Gisborne’s The Family Co design store has created a haven out of her rental home. A creative takes a rental home and makes it hers Home for Chelsea Thorpe, artist husband Gene Walker and their two girls Primrose and Coco is a recently renovated rental they lease from a friend. “It was […]

Beauty and wellness Thearapist Sietske Koorman lives in an apartment and studio space she rents with her partner, Marcel. We chat to her about her bedroom style…     Q&A with wellness therapist Sietske Koorman Sietske, what do you love most about your bedroom? I love Scandinavian style and am inspired by the pastel shades, the wood […]