Waltham, Christchurch

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1647 days ago

How to attract and keep quality tenants during the Covid 19 downturn

Ruby Housing from Ruby Housing

Between tenancies:
1. Bring forward planned maintenance such as repainting the bathroom or living areas
2. Update landscaping with easy care shrubs and plenty of mulch
3. Add extra heating or ventilation systems, such as a heatpump or air exchange/ HRV type system near bedrooms.
4. Replace the … View more
Between tenancies:
1. Bring forward planned maintenance such as repainting the bathroom or living areas
2. Update landscaping with easy care shrubs and plenty of mulch
3. Add extra heating or ventilation systems, such as a heatpump or air exchange/ HRV type system near bedrooms.
4. Replace the kitchen benchtop with a durable and contemporary material
5. Update kitchen units with new handles and re-sprayed door fronts
6. Replace the letterbox to a modern style
7. Repaint the front door in a bright and contemporary colour
8. Clean out gutters and replace any broken or leaking downpipes
9. Add a french drain to deal with water pooling and soggy lawns
10. Waterblast paths and steps to remove moss and improve the look of accessways
11. Repaint window exteriors
12. Replace south facing bedroom windows with double glazing
13. Have the house exterior commercially cleaned before photos
14. Replace damaged fence palings

Easy updates during tenancies:
1. Add a bathroom heater and heated towel rail
2. Replace lighting with LED for lower energy costs
3. Update older style curtains to lined, warm fabrics in neutral colours
4. Add a front porch canopy
5. Fit security motion detector lights to the front and rear of the house
6. Add an auto garage door opener
7. Cut back overhanging trees and shrubs to allow more light and fresh air into the home
8. Scarify lawns and re-sow bare patches
9. Install a paved path to the clothesline
10. Extend or add hard paving for an outdoor seating area in Summer
11. Install additional power points
12. If there is space consider adding a dishwasher
13. Have storage systems installed in the wardrobes and garage

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1648 days ago

Inside New Zealand's hidden cave hotels

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard

1649 days ago

open Dallington Craft Shop

Wendy from Avonside - Dallington

Dallington Craft Shop 9808191
Open again .... Cnr gayhurst & McBratneys Rd 10.30 until 3.00 love to see all the old & new customers come in & share a cuppa with us

1649 days ago

Protect your investment with Amsoil!

Amsoil NZ

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1649 days ago

Over 65? We want to hear from you!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We are looking for feedback from Neighbourly members throughout New Zealand on their health and wellbeing - and whether they saw our recent programme with TVNZ, Healthy For Life.

We'd love you to take our survey. It'll only take a couple of minutes.
Take the survey

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1649 days ago

Are you a local business needing support?

Support Local Shop Local

We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) … View more
We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) you'll know you're helping a proudly local company.
Find out more

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1650 days ago

Todd Muller - Singing from the same tune! Simon Bridges

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

I thought we had enough of this and that National might do something different! But sadly just the same old Stale, pale, male!! Should have been Nikki Kaye and Maureen Pugh!!
Yesterday saying one thing then today another - Muller went on to chronicle Labour's failings, saying they had failed… View more
I thought we had enough of this and that National might do something different! But sadly just the same old Stale, pale, male!! Should have been Nikki Kaye and Maureen Pugh!!
Yesterday saying one thing then today another - Muller went on to chronicle Labour's failings, saying they had failed to deliver on almost every measure they had put up and did not have the capacity to handle the economic crisis that lay ahead.

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1649 days ago

Suzuki Swift 2004

Gary from Spreydon

Bought from Hollands and serviced by them from import at 11000ks, now 78ks, excellent condition, auto, 1500cc new WOF, airbags, ABS brakes.

Price: $4,950

1649 days ago

Answers to your property price questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.

We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.

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1650 days ago

Two Faced National at it again...Todd Muller today - Now I'll Deal to Labour

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

Yesterday -
New National Party leader Todd Muller: 'I'm not interested in opposition for opposition's sake'
Todd Muller says his "absolute focus" as the new National Party leader will be New Zealand's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
"First and … View more
Yesterday -
New National Party leader Todd Muller: 'I'm not interested in opposition for opposition's sake'
Todd Muller says his "absolute focus" as the new National Party leader will be New Zealand's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
"First and foremost I am about what's best for you and your family, not what's wrong with the government.
"I'm not interested in opposition for opposition's sake. We're all tired of that kind of politics.

LIAR! Let the liar count begin! Sounds very Trump?

1651 days ago

Compact that garage mess...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

Upcycle a pallet and old kitchen forks to help keep garden tools organised.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself

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1651 days ago

500 COLOUR BUSINESS CARDS - ONLY $79

Matthew from Christchurch Central

500 Colour Business cards only $79 includes design and setup - other products available including stickers, flyers, fridge magnets and more
www.officeprint.co.nz...

Price: $79

1658 days ago

TechMate are on the move

TechMate

Welcome to Level 2! TechMate are in the process of moving premises so we are not yet able to reopen. Once we are ready to open again we will post here and on our Website. In the meantime you can contact us by phone or drop us a line at info@techmate.org.nz - we look forward to hearing from you and … View moreWelcome to Level 2! TechMate are in the process of moving premises so we are not yet able to reopen. Once we are ready to open again we will post here and on our Website. In the meantime you can contact us by phone or drop us a line at info@techmate.org.nz - we look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our new premises

1651 days ago

The benefits of insulation

The team from EnergySmart - Christchurch

Insulating your home is one of the smartest moves you can make to save money and enjoy a more comfortable, healthy and energy efficient home.

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1651 days ago

Over 98% of our Ruby Housing tenants continued to pay their rent on time over the Covid 19 lockdown!

Ruby Housing from Ruby Housing

We are delighted that over 98% of our Ruby Housing tenants continued to pay their rent on time over the Covid 19 lockdown! The very few tenants who were waiting on financial help and were only able to pay part rent initially, let us know promptly so we could keep owners informed.
How did we achieve… View more
We are delighted that over 98% of our Ruby Housing tenants continued to pay their rent on time over the Covid 19 lockdown! The very few tenants who were waiting on financial help and were only able to pay part rent initially, let us know promptly so we could keep owners informed.
How did we achieve such a great result for owners over this stressful and financially difficult period? Please contact us to find out, and have a chat about what we can do for your rental investments.
03-379 5033

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