Buying a house
Buying a house
We look at the important matters to investigate.
First home buyers
Mortgage options for first home buyers.
4 simple steps to reducing house-hunting stress
Learn ways to reduce the stress of buying a house in New Zealand with our top tips.
Building inspections are crucial – can you trust them?
How to get a building inspection worth the paper it’s written on.
Selling your house
How to choose a real estate agent
Our step-by-step guide and checklist to getting the best deal for your house sale.
Best and worst real estate companies
Find out which real estate agencies were rated the best when we surveyed nearly 2,000 people.
Moving house checklist: What to know before you go
Learn our top tips for moving house, from hiring a removal company to sorting house and contents insurance to making sure you can still use the internet.
How accurate are house valuation websites?
Online house price estimates offered by Homes.co.nz, OneRoof.co.nz and propertyvalue.co.nz promise free valuations of your home. We look into how accurate they are.
Home and contents insurance
House and contents insurance buying guide
Protect your home and belongings with house and contents insurance.
Home and contents insurance: How to make a claim
Everything you need to know about making a successful home and contents insurance claim.
Natural disaster insurance: what's covered for land affected by a flood or storm?
Find out what natural disaster insurance is available for land or storm damage through the Natural Hazards Commission.
5 ways the house insurance market isn’t working for New Zealanders
Discover the five key reasons why the New Zealand house insurance market is failing homeowners. Learn about rising premiums, risk pricing, and the lack of transparency.
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