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This Sunday join us for complimentary tea and scones and a stroll around Fermanagh Gardens. There will be volunteers to take family photos in picturesque spots for your Christmas Calendar and all proceeds go to support Oxfam. This is an absolutely stunning Garden with something for all to enjoy!
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The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at … View moreThe nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Just a gentle reminder it's this Saturday where it's at for healing and readings with "In the Grace of Spirit Collective Healing Day" in the Ngaruawahia Community House on the Cnr of Galileo & Martin Sts. You will find us via the Martin Street. A sign will up to guide you. … View moreJust a gentle reminder it's this Saturday where it's at for healing and readings with "In the Grace of Spirit Collective Healing Day" in the Ngaruawahia Community House on the Cnr of Galileo & Martin Sts. You will find us via the Martin Street. A sign will up to guide you. Healers on the day are Julia Fausett, Sarah White, Kylie Hapi, Maioha Allen & Lesley Ormsby. See you there. If you could please share this event to help us get the word circulating more that would be awesome! 😀😇💗
The Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable… View moreThe Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable Fund, meaning we have been able to roll these charging stations out to areas that haven’t seen them before.
Hello Waikato Music Lovers. The Royal New Zealand Navy Band is coming to the Plaza in Putaruru for a Sunday afternoon concert. The Band has never been to the Plaza and we’re thrilled to finally be getting a chance to perform in the heart of Putaruru.
Tickets are only $15 for adults and … View moreHello Waikato Music Lovers. The Royal New Zealand Navy Band is coming to the Plaza in Putaruru for a Sunday afternoon concert. The Band has never been to the Plaza and we’re thrilled to finally be getting a chance to perform in the heart of Putaruru.
Tickets are only $15 for adults and seniors, $10 for students and only $5 for children. Tickets are available here and at the door on the day.
We can’t wait to see you all there.
Leading Musician, Philip Wiley RNZN Band
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First impressions count and looks matter whether we like to admit it or not. Home staging not only helps to sell your home faster but also attracts more buyers that are willing to put an offer on the table.
Here’s how the experts present their homes before entering the market:
… View moreFirst impressions count and looks matter whether we like to admit it or not. Home staging not only helps to sell your home faster but also attracts more buyers that are willing to put an offer on the table.
Here’s how the experts present their homes before entering the market:
1. Keep it clean and crisp
Remember your mum telling you to tidy your room? Well those days have spent as you need to create a home that is clean and neutral. The goal of home staging is to get buyers to mentally move in when they visit, but that’s difficult if it’s full of all your own stuff. Take the time to remove family photos and other personal items from your home too, as these can distract viewers from what your home really has to offer.
Be ruthless!
2. Create points of interest
A perfectly placed piece of furniture, plant or artwork in a hallway, awkward corner or at the top of a set of stairs can create a point of visual interest and encourage visitors to investigate further.
Points of interest are a great tool to add symmetry and balance to each room, it’s about showing the viewer the potential of the home and helping them visualise what it can be.
3. Balance is good
Studies have shown that humans find symmetrical and balanced arrangements more aesthetically pleasing—from art to faces and food—and yes, even how we arrange our furniture. Move your lounge furniture away from the walls and pair up movable furniture, such as your chairs, lamps, and side tables. If something doesn’t match try pairing it with something of similar size to balance the room out.
4. Each room needs a signature
Every room has its own distinct feature. It could be a fireplace, a different coloured wall, a piece of furniture, a window, or an artwork or mirror. Once you’ve found your feature, celebrate it and emphasise it.
5. Know your audience
Every good entertainer knows what their audience wants and how to give it to them. Think about the features that will help buyers to visualise the lifestyle they might lead in your home. A table and chairs for a family on the deck, a secluded reading chair in the sun, or a minimalist kitchen can all help sell a viewer on a different lifestyle—it’s important to understand what buyers are looking for and how they see themselves in your home which could soon be theirs.
Remember, think about your location and it’s context. Is it mostly families, working professionals, students or seniors? Use that information to guide your staging decisions. If you’re struggling for ideas a estate agent can always help with this.
Click here if you want to find out more or download a free eBook on this topic.
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