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428 days ago

Preparing Your Home For Sale

James Wattie Retirement Village

For many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.

There are two things to consider when you’ve decided to sell up – how to present your home so it’s appealing to buyers and packing up your home for the physical move.

Before you jump into renovations to make the place look shiny and new, think carefully about the value they will add to the house and whether you’ll recover that cost in the sale price. Renovations can be costly, stressful and time-consuming, so they’re only worth making if they’ll add significant value to your house sale.

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Hard Stuff Workshop Series

Health Promotion from Age Concern Hawke's Bay

This FREE workshop series will provide you with information and advice on all the hard stuff from Rest homes to Funeral Planning! Book in for one workshop or all the workshops.

Workshop Topics

•13 March 2025 - Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney & Advanced Care Planning
•10 April 2025 - Funeral Planning
•8 May 2025 - Ageing at Home & Community Support
•12 June 2025 - Housing Options in Retirement

Workshops will be from 10am-12pm with a morning tea provided. Venue is St Luke's, Havelock North (24 Te Mata Road, Havelock North)

Bookings Essential as numbers are limited. Call us now to secure your spot - 06 870 9060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz

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