π‘ Your Real Estate Buying Journey π‘
1οΈβ£ Start by aligning your goals and desires for your dream home. π¬ Connect with friends and family to gather insights and preferences.
2οΈβ£ Dive into the world of real estate lingo! Let's unravel the terminology together - give me a call, and we'll make it clear! π
3οΈβ£ Explore open homes with confidence, armed with your criteria. π Share your discoveries with me for a comprehensive understanding.
4οΈβ£ Settle on settlement day
The big day has arrived! Many things need to happen
in sequence between your lawyer, the sellerβs lawyer and the banks before the property becomes yours.
This can take time, and you may not get the keys until late in the day. Itβs a good idea to plan to move in the day after settlement day.
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What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesnβt have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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83.1% Yes
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14.6% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
Poll: When should the tree go up? π
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.2% A week before Christmas
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33.5% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below