Commercial Archives - goodGround Real Estate

New Careers on the Horizon October 18, 2020
Are you looking for a new career? How about one that offers flexibility and the ability to manage your own workflow? What about one with the potential for huge rewards? Have you ever considered one of the careers available in real estate? Why you should consider it Do you crave independence, an ever-changing, exciting landscape […]
Tiny house options October 6, 2020
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 […]
Lifestyle Block Escapes September 25, 2020
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 […]
Spotlight on Waipu Township September 24, 2020
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 […]
Landlord Insurance September 18, 2020
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 […]
The A-Z of Real Estate August 20, 2020
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 […]
Service Tenancy August 17, 2020
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 […]
From Scotland to Waipu – The Great Migration August 14, 2020
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 […]
About Raw Milk – What you need to know August 5, 2020
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 […]
The Lowdown on Bulls August 2, 2020
The prospect of keeping a bull is not an attractive one for most lifestyle block owners. Firstly, there is the cost of the bull, which might be as low as $1000 but more likely between $5000 and $10000 for a bull with a decent performance record. The cost is heavily influenced by the genetic […]