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Buying Tips News
Catherine Masters
Auckland flood damage: ‘If they try and hide it, they’re asking for trouble later on’
Sellers urged to be up-front with buyers and postpone campaigns if houses are smelly and damp.
Diana Clement
OneRoof first home buyer's checklist: What you need to know
Five simple steps that will take you from the start of your property-buying journey to the finish.
Diana Clement
The legal checklist for first time buyers
Hiring a lawyer to handle the legal side of buying a house can save you from buying a lemon.
Catherine Masters
Absolute bargains to be had: The suburbs buyers should target in 2023
Experts on where they think the “damn good” buying opportunities are.
Diana Clement
Open home checklist: How to tell if your dream home is hiding a dark, dingy secret
What potential buyers should look for when inspecting a property.
Diana Clement
Property red flags: The hidden costs of buying an ultra-cheap home
Some property purchases are riskier than others.
Diana Clement
How to help your children buy their first house ... without risking yours
Navigating the tax, legal and emotional minefield will require some guidance.
Catherine Masters
'Don't go nil-by-mouth': Biggest mistakes first-time buyers can make
How to prepare for the market in 2023.
Rupert Gough
Rupert Gough: Should you buy an investment property in a recession?
Short-term property ownership is risky in any market but is extremely so in an economic downturn.
Diana Clement
What happens on your settlement date
Got any questions about what happens on your settlement date? We’ll step through the process with you.
Diana Clement
The OneRoof guide to buying a bach
Ever wondered what it would be like to buy a beach house in New Zealand?
Diana Clement
New Zealand real estate terms explained: The jargon you need to know
Deciphering agent code and industry lingo without help can be time-consuming.
Catherine Smith
22 offers, sold in a week: The Westie house that won over buyers
"We had a rugby scrum" as buyers jostle for the sweet spot properties.
Diana Clement
Where you can still buy property in Auckland for under $700,000
Cooling market sees shift in vendor attitudes to price.
Rupert Gough
Mortgage FAQ: Would my chances of getting a home loan increase if I went to a non-bank lender?
How to get yourself mortgage ready.
Nikki Preston
The surprising Auckland suburbs attracting more first-homes buyers
Falling house prices are making Westgate, Glen Eden and Karaka more affordable.
Ashley Church
Ashley Church: Star Wars and the dangers of trying to 'time' the housing market
Three reasons why those who can buy now should buy now.
Nikki Preston
8 mistakes to avoid when buying or selling in a falling market
Listing a house too high, fixing interest rates for too long and taking advice from the wrong people could prove detrimental.