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Catherine Masters
Lodge a claim now: Auckland homeowners risk huge losses if they leave it too late
Lessons from the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes.

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
Home sellers guide: Where do I start if I want to sell my house?
If you’ve never sold a property before, it’s important to understand how the selling process works.

Diana Clement
Home sellers guide: When is the best time to sell my house?
There are lots of factors that can determine if now is the right time to sell, so researching your market is crucial.

Diana Clement
Home sellers guide: What are the different ways to sell a house?
Your home, the market and your circumstances will all determine which method is best.

Diana Clement
Home sellers guide: Choosing a real estate agent to sell your house
Having the right real estate agent can make all the difference.

Diana Clement
Home sellers guide: How to prepare your house for sale
Presentation is crucial when preparing your home for sale.

Diana Clement
Home sellers guide: You’ve sold your house - what happens next?
Your selling journey doesn't end once you've accepted an offer on your home.
Nikki Preston
The houses that will struggle to sell in 2023
It’s all about sellers making the effort this year, agents say.

Catherine Masters
Anything to get it sold: Price-slashing, free Teslas and $10K vouchers for Harvey Norman
How to sell in down market.

Nikki Preston
Your place or mine? Do houses sell for more at auctions held onsite?
Auctioneers say it comes down to personal preference.

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.

Nikki Preston
'You’re selling a $15m home and you’ve got plastic plants!'
Garden and greenery staging can make all the difference, say experts.

Diana Clement
When buyers smell something’s wrong – the housing market’s mould and damp problem
Agents warn vendors to find and fix problems with their property or expect prices to tumble.

Nikki Preston
‘Fire sale required! Asking price slashed!’: When vendors are desperate to sell
Some homeowners are pulling out all the stops to close a deal.

Catherine Masters
How to sell your house: Understanding the different methods of sale
What’s the difference between an auction and a tender?

Nikki Preston
'World of pain': The perils of divorce in a falling housing market
When it comes to selling, fighting won't get separating couples a better price, says one agent.