Martin Cooper: How much AI property marketing is too much?

Staging homes has been a popular way to market your property for years.  It's not your home as you have lived in it God Forbid  but it gives potential buyers an idea of what their future home could look like if it were intentionally designed and hardly lived in.  We know our home likely won't loo…

Campbell Dunoon: Is the worst house on the best street outdated?

We've all heard the age-old advice you should buy the worst house on the best street - but is that still the case?  The divide between what's considered a 'good' or 'bad' street seems to be less obvious than what it once was, and the cost of building or renovating has skyrocketed in recent years. …

Alexandra Martelli: Buyer's agents are for everyone

Buyer's agents. They're projected to grow in popularity in the coming years, so what are they and who really needs one?  LISTEN ABOVE

Peter Norris: The difference between how much the bank will loan you and how much you can afford

So you want a loan to buy a property.  The bank sifts through all the money that's gone in and out of your accounts going back an uncomfortable amount of time, and give you a number they're willing to lend you. You think to yourself, the process is so long and gruelling, and they require so much …

Allaine Burkett: Should we be pouring into the market?

The tide has well and truly turned.  We've had analysts forecasting a plateau for much of this year, with rates starting to turn upwards near the end of the year. One thing is for sure - we're not too likely to see the OCR go any lower than where it already stands.  LISTEN ABOVE

Kelly Gammie: The biggest interior design mistakes

Have you ever walked into a home and thought - there was so much potential and it's all been lost.  A room with limited natural light, painted in dark shades and made to look smaller than it is. A poorly shaped couch that throws off the whole room. Or one that we see all too often - old, outdated …

Ed McKnight: Is it still worth buying a house?

For a long time, the kiwi dream has been to do whatever it takes to get onto the property ladder and work your way up from there, but some investors are moving away from that advice - instead suggesting that it might be a better idea to rent and put your money elsewhere.  It's not just the cost of…

Campbell Dunoon: Is a conditional offer ruining your house-buying chances?

It's pretty common these days when buying a house to throw in a couple conditions with your offer.  You're going to want a building report, your bank may want a property valuation before they agree to insure the property, and most commonly - you may need to sell your home first before your able to…

Mike Atkinson: Red flags tenants and landlords miss

Who hasn't at some stage in their life been a landlord or tenant? For many people, it's the first time they have to think about contracts and legal obligations - but are there red flags which should have you as a landlord rejectying a particuolar tenant - and like wise as a tenant that have you lo…

Nichole Lewis: Townhouses are a bad investment

New builds and townhouses alike have become the best option for first home buyers looking to get into the market.  Townhouses offer a lower-cost alternative to standalone homes without having to fully commit to apartment living, and new builds often mean low-deposit loans and easier access for fir…