Making money, honey: Northland apiaries, making honey on your own land The rise in popularity of Northland apiaries is not surprising, considering the continually rising cost of honey! We’re a sweet-loving nation, and our love affair with this glorious golden sweetener is legendary. It makes perfect sense then, that more and more Northland landowners are […]
Tiny houses vs safari tents – let’s take a closer look Looking at living off-grid? We take a look at the tiny house vs the safari tent – the practicalities, the aesthetics, and of course, the costs! If you’re thinking of joining the off-grid or tiny home lifestyle community, then chances are you’ve already investigated the options […]
DIY Lifestyle Block Escapes: Summer living on your own land! Glamping, safari tents, meditation retreats, forest bathing – the back-to-nature movement has become so popular that many people now pay a premium for the pleasure of ‘roughing it’ – so why not make your own lifestyle block escape? It’s cheaper, more fun, and so […]
Why houses for sale in Waipu are being snapped up FAST: small town, big character! What is it about this little town that’s making the houses for sale disappear so quickly? Could it be the award-winning local brewery? The rich cultural heritage? Or maybe it’s simply the location – situated a 30 mins drive from […]
Both landlords and tenants need to consider taking out insurance and we strongly recommend all of our landlords cover themselves by taking out landlord insurance. Below we provide you with a few tips on what you need to consider when talking to insurance companies. Even with the best tenants, the best property manager and the […]
Pop in and talk to one of our Real Estate specialists who can help talk you through all of the confusing jargon used is every day Real Estate! Here are a few to get your started… A Appraisal – An appraisal, or Comparative Market Appraisal (CMA) is an examination of the prices at which similar […]
A service tenancy is where an employer provides an employee with a property to live in during their period of employment. This kind of arrangement is common for farm workers, seasonal workers or for employees who work in hard-to-staff areas. At goodGround, our Property Management team are fully equipped to manage your service tenancy and […]
Anyone who visits the quaint village of Waipu in Northland will notice a strong sense of the Scottish Heritage. This amazing little community is immensely proud of its history so grab a cup of tea, (or maybe a whisky!) and settle in while we tell you the story of the great migration. Our tale begins […]
Lets talk about Raw Milk With consumers becoming more aware of the origin of their food, raw milk is gaining in popularity. There are many questions swirling around the raw milk movement, so let’s take a closer look at the benefits, the safety and where to get raw milk. What is raw milk? Raw milk […]
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 […]