🏡 Essential Tips for Buying a House 🏡
Buying a home is an exciting journey, but it can also feel overwhelming. Here are some key tips to help you make a confident decision:
🔎 Do Your Research – Look into the local market, recent sale prices, and future developments in the area. This helps you avoid overpaying.
💰 Know Your Budget – Get pre-approved for a mortgage so you know exactly how much you can afford. Factor in costs such as, legal fees, moving costs, rates, any body corporate fees, insurance, and maintenance.
📜 Check the Paperwork – Seek legal advice on the property’s record of title and LIM report for any restrictions or covenants that could impact your use of the home.
🏡 Inspect Before You Buy – A professional building inspection can uncover issues like leaks, foundation problems, or poor and unconsented renovations that may lead to costly repairs.
📍 Think Long-Term – Consider school zones, transport links, and future developments. Will this property still suit your needs in 5–10 years?
📝 Get Legal Advice – Before signing anything, have a property lawyer review the sale agreement to ensure you're protected.
Buying a home? Our team at Stainton Chellew is here to guide you through the legal process. Contact us for expert advice.
📩 Email: reception@sclawyers.co.nz
📞 Call: (09) 373 2447
Stainton Chellew – Your local legal team, here to make life easier.
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
What has a head but no brain?
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.4% Yes
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34.3% Maybe?
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25.3% No
Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.
Click read more for the full recipe.
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