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

An introduction to home renovation

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.

“Season-by-season guide to sustainability”

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/

Winter Storm Safety: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe and Warm

Winter storms arise when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees, and strong, gusting winds are present to draw moisture from bodies of water to create clouds. As the moisture returns to the ground, the cold temperature it encounters on the way down forms freezing rain, sleet, and snow.

Hurricane / Cyclone Prep: Before, During, and After the Storm

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30, and in the Pacific the cyclone season is 1 November to 30 April posing a very real risk of destruction and devastation. The threat is particularly strong in Florida, which has seen 125 recorded hurricanes since 1851. Unlike tornados and other quick-forming storms, you typically have advance warning that a hurricane is approaching. This gives you time and the opportunity to prepare properly for the storm, protect your property, and get your family to a safe location. 

https://farahandfarah.com/hurricane-prep/