319 days ago

Preparing Your Home For Sale

Ernest Rutherford 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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5 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 48.3% Yes
    48.3% Complete
  • 49.8% No
    49.8% Complete
  • 2% Other - I'll share below
    2% Complete
3128 votes
15 hours ago

Stand out

The Team from Resene ColorShop Nelson

Keep your houseplants on trend with colourful pots and timber frames finished in Resene Colorwood Natural. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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17 hours ago

2brm unit..cottage to rent longterm required

Leah from The Wood

I'm looking for something really special to rent in Nelson wood area to make my home in.. however surrounding area would be looked at too...if you have something or know of something pls get intouch I have great references..love gardening..I can let u knw more details when we talk.. much appreciation 0273904040 x