Handy Links to Property Related Info

Real Estate Authority

Regulating the real estate industry, increasing professionalism and consumer protection

www.rea.govt.nz

Guiding Kiwis through home buying and selling

www.settled.govt.nz/

Property Law Section Ngā Rōia Ture Rawa

www.propertylawyers.org.nz/  

Things You Don’t Want to Forget When Moving into a New Home

Things You Don’t Want to Forget When Moving into a New Home Moving house is an overwhelming task and many things can get lost or be forgotten in the process, from actual objects to the smallest bits of paperwork or important documentation. And you only find out about it when you’re already at your new

Need to make a move following the sale of your property?

Here are some great people who can help you…   wisemove

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HOME SECURITY by Lauren Schneider

If you are serious about your homes security we highly recommend that you see this article

Rising house prices and spending plenty of time indoors has made a lot of homeowners reconsider how to best utilise their current space. For many of us, we can’t afford to keep moving home, nor are there enough houses on the market to guarantee homeowners a new property in the location they want, at the price they want. As a result, home renovations are on the rise

https://www.comparethemarket.com/home-insurance/content/green-eco-friendly-renovations/

Sustainable living:A homeowner’s guide to maximising energy efficiency during COVID-19 and beyond

https://www.cotswoldco.com/homeowners-guide-to-energy-efficiency/index.html

Guide to Asbestos in the Home

Homeowner’s Guide to Asbestos

Asbestos is the name given to six silicate mineral fibers that occur naturally in the earth’s crust. It has been widely used in industry, residences and consumer products. The individual fibers are microscopic and can be seen only with an electron microscope.
Handling, damaging or disturbing asbestos can release these fibers into the air, where they can be inhaled. The human body is unable to absorb or dissolve these fibers, so they lodge deeply into the lungs, causing scar tissue and cancer cells to develop over a period of 10 to 40 or more years.

Many of us are looking for ways to incorporate lower-impact practices into daily life, all year round. So instead of another list of abstract environmental insights, we’ve put together 45 practical tips and strategies tailored to each season, and designed to help you reduce the environmental footprint of your home.

Natural disasters cause enormous destruction in communities and cost homeowners billions in damages every year. Taking action beforehand to protect your family and home can save you from massive losses.

Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, hailstorms, tornados, and other natural disasters decimate communities across the world every year. In 2024, the United States alone suffered 27 natural disasters and over $1 billion in damages, resulting in 568 fatalities and countless injuries. Disaster preparedness is critical as these events become more destructive and more commonplace.

This guide offers practical, comprehensive resources to prepare your home for natural disasters. These 10 tips can make the difference in keeping you, your home, and your family safe from catastrophic damage.  https://www.lawrencelaws.com/property-damage/10-ways-to-prepare-your-home-for-natural-disasters/