The good, the bad and the fastest growing! The best neighbour is one you can’t see – find out which are the best trees for boundaries and fence lines, giving you privacy in any situation! While many of us may dream of living on large lifestyle blocks, the reality is that most of us will […]
She’s had a gun held to her head. She’s been robbed and threatened with death. Through it all, the Geneva Conventions and some luck have seen her through to the other side relatively unscathed. The guest speaker at this month’s Club Northland luncheon (Friday 26th June) is Felicity Gapes. Club Northland is part of Alzheimers […]
How leaving Auckland changed our lives! For Pete and Tanya and their 2 children, making the decision to move from Auckland up to Ruakaka was a big one. However, one year on from their shift, they’re glad it’s a decision they were brave enough to make: despite the hurdles along the way! Two years ago, […]
How to save thousands on your next purchase. The real estate industry in NZ is very well served from a vendor’s (or seller’s) perspective. In most real estate transactions, a seller will list their property with a licensed salesperson or agent. This agent then has a fiduciary duty (a legal obligation) to act in the […]
It’s the great Kiwi dream: Value for money in house prices, job opportunities and a lifestyle that just can’t be beat. If you think this dream is unattainable – think again! It may be time to consider moving to Whangarei. Whangarei is a city with a bright future, with lots of opportunities in housing, education, […]
Planning and planting your home orchard Unlike commercial orchards with their regimental rows, your home orchard can be created from as many different types of fruit trees and berries as you like, in any number of creative layouts. Don’t forget – if you’re short on space, fruiting trees don’t need to be confined to your […]
“The bank has turned us down!” Disappointed wannabe home owner Art Acquirer said to partner Sheila Shopper. “Oh no, not again. It means we will keep having to pay $450 a week rent and I’m getting sick of it. Will we ever be able to own our own home?” Vendor Finance At times, bank finance can […]
Fowl Play Popular Chicken Breeds for your Lifestyle Block If you’ve got a lifestyle block and you want to enjoy fresh-laid eggs for your breakfast, we’ve put together a list of popular chicken breeds for NZ lifestyle blocks. Whether you’re after great layers or chooks that are great for meat, these five chicken breeds cover […]