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Finding space for a home office
The way we live and work has been permanently changed by the pandemic, here's how to make a home office.
Opinion: Treasury still sees house prices rising steadily
The key point to note is that Treasury is not forecasting house prices falling over the next five years.
Inside the Hawke’s Bay beeswax wraps startup that’s gone international
Inside the roller-coaster journey of launching, cracking the U. S. market and surviving Covid.
Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust Scholarships Announced
The Trust has announced the recipients of its 2021 tertiary study scholarships.
More than 50% of building consents are now for apartment-style housing
The new figures are indicative of the changing residential landscape across New Zealand.
Sharing the Load could boost economy by $1.5billion
If men did more unpaid work at home, including housework and caring for family, it could boost the economy.
Opinion: Watch for seasonal change in house sales data
There is a greater chance than not that any changes to sales numbers or prices will be because of normal season changes.
What’s your driveway worth? How to monetise your carpark
If you have a carpark or driveway that’s vacant during parts of the day, you could be earning a monthly income by renting it out.
Customers' success is retiring CEO's proudest achievement
McLean is retiring on June 25, after 22 years in various roles with the bank.
Extensions: Add a level or extend underneath?
The cheapest way to get more space is horizontally, if you have enough room on your section and local restrictions allow it.
Landscaping on a budget
Improve your garden for $500, $5,000 or $50,000 to revitalise the look of your property.
Opinion: One landlord’s view of the new property investor tax rules
Fiona Roberts discusses her investment journey with an Auckland property.