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Hamilton residential market report January 2021
Insights from our first Investment seminar and looking to 2021
Easing migration, vaccine rollout and expensive building products give hope to home buyers
Embark on a career with Lodge Real Estate
The Home Seller's Calculator
Compliance, the importance of being warm and dry and our first Investment Seminar
Hamilton suburb profile: Hillcrest/Riverlea
Hamilton suburb profile: Rototuna/Rototuna North
Hamilton suburb profile: Hamilton East
Hamilton suburb profile: Flagstaff
Hamilton suburb profile: Fairfield/Fairview Downs/Enderley
Property Management Update October 2020
Hamilton suburb profile: Claudelands
Hamilton suburb profile: Chartwell/Queenwood/Chedworth
Hamilton suburb profile: Beerescourt/Forest Lake
Hamilton suburb profile: Melville/Glenview/Bader/Fitzroy
High demand for rentals and the ‘brain gain’
Hamilton suburb profile: Western Heights
Hamilton suburb profile: St Andrews/Pukete
Hamilton suburb profile: Dinsdale
Hamilton suburb profile: Nawton
Lodge Live: Brian Kneebone on 30 years in real estate
Lodge Rentals August 2020 Update
Hamilton suburb profile: Frankton
A guide to investing in Hamilton
Hamilton suburb profile: Hamilton Central/Hamilton Lake/Whitiora
Property management makes for a stress-free investment
Lodge Real Estate “by far the best” says home seller
Selling at auction made for a smooth sail into retirement
Focus on foundations as property market shows continued confidence
Hamilton’s rental market bounces back
Hamilton’s rental future still looks positive
How is the Real Estate Market looking following Covid-19?
The best sources of home renovation ideas for 2019
Home improvements that can help sell your house fast
9 great living space and living room renovations to consider
4 ways to better understand buyers in the Hamilton property market
Hamilton rental marketing still going strong amid COVID-19 concerns
Selling? Does your home suit the auction process?
Why it's a good idea to use a buyer's agent
What lies ahead for the Hamilton rental market
Home renovation calculator
The dos and don’ts of tenant screening and conducting background checks
How do I give notice to end a tenancy agreement?
What do proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act mean for landlords and tenants?
How do I evict tenants from my rental property?
How much time and effort goes into a rental property inspection?
Do I need landlord insurance to protect my rental property?
Who is responsible for pest control in a rental property?
What Hamilton’s rapid growth could mean for future property investors
Selling a tenanted rental property: your responsibilities as a landlord
Kickstart your career with Lodge
A guide to managing a rental property
Regulations on property management: What you need to know
Healthy Homes draught stopping: when is a draught noticeable?
Healthy Homes Heating Standards: measuring up your responsibilities
How will tenancy disputes be handled under the Healthy Homes Standards?
Deanwell home gets multiple offers after unsuccessful private campaign
Lodge Rentals September 2019 Update
How the Healthy Homes Standards have changed tenancy agreements
Are there any exemptions to the Healthy Homes Standards?
A guide to the Healthy Homes Standards
Lodge Rentals August 2019 Update
Lodge Rentals July 2019 Update
Selling at auction is a success for riverside home
Get the best of both worlds – join a team that cares and be your own boss
6 steps to work out how much you should charge for rent
Lodge Rentals June 2019 Update
3 formulas to help you budget your rental property maintenance
How to maintain your investment property and protect its value
A guide to buying an investment property in Hamilton
5 best renovations to increase rent and attract good tenants
Property maintenance schedule [checklist]
Lodge City Rentals May Update
Work hard, reap the rewards
Loan-to-value ratio: why is it important when buying an investment property?
Lodge City Rentals April Update
Handing over the keys: your property settlement day checklist
There’s positive things to gain from rental changes: Buying a rental property is still a great investment!
Lodge City Rentals February update
Is it time for a house recladding?
Don't forget the roof! Why roof maintenance matters
House extensions FAQ: what homeowners need to know
Your crystal ball: Hamilton property market predictions 2019
Laundry designs and renovations: 4 crucial need-to-knows
Ensuite and bathroom renovations: 6 things you should know
Kitchen renovations: the 5 elements of good kitchen design
Another year end, but we’re not waiting until the New Year to get anything done
Home Renovations 101
Lodge City Rentals' November update
Will I need to pay tax if I sell my house?
When is the best time to sell my house in Hamilton?
Thinking of selling a rental property? Your obligations as a landlord
Can you change real estate agents when selling your house?
Is renting broken? No, but the RTA could use some fine-tuning
What to consider and the cost of preparing a house for sale
Real estate agent commissions: what will I have to pay when I sell?
Selling an investment property
Just another month in the papers for the rental industry
How to find a good builder in Hamilton
5 checks to make before buying land to build a house on
House and land packages or custom build? All your build options weighed up
Chief Scientist’s meth findings spot on, says Lodge City Rentals manager
Build a new house? Here's how to get Hamilton city council building consent.
No deposit? Get a loan to build a house with your existing home’s equity
Top 20 FAQs on building a new house
5 reasons why building a new house makes good sense
Is there a best time to sell when you’re building a new house?
Have you checked your new home construction insurance?
Financing your build: what new home construction loans are out there?
Can you use the property cycle to time home sales and purchases in Hamilton?
No.1 oversight sellers make in their Hamilton property market research
Which Hamilton investment properties have the best rental yield?
Auction process endorsed by previous residential manager
What are the best Hamilton suburbs? Investigate these 4 statistics.
10 homebuilding mistakes to avoid
On the move: how migration is changing the Hamilton housing market
Why renters with property managers at Lodge City Rentals get the best deal
ANZ offers interest-free insulation loans to landlords
Ban letting fees? I don’t think so
5 projects set to change the face of the Hamilton property market
What is my house worth? Why not all appraisals are created equal
Out or up: how will we accommodate Hamilton’s growing population?
The insider's guide to evaluating the Hamilton property market
7 top tips for turning your home into a rental
Dear Simon – will you stand up for landlords?
7 reasons why Hamilton offers a better rental portfolio than Auckland
Property prophecies for 2018
Case study: Dream purchase made easy with speedy auction sale
What makes a good rental?
Turning your home into an investment property when you can't sell
Portable home loans: can I transfer a mortgage to another property?
Bridging the gap: bridging finance explained
Focus: Healthy Homes Bill – what does it mean for you?
6 sale and purchase agreement conditions buyers and sellers must know
Meet the team - Paula Wenham
Should I sell my house first or buy first?
Selling and buying a home? Assess future Hamilton suburbs with these resources.
How to buy and sell property at the same time
What is a body corporate?
The great investment property insulation debate
Understanding investment property ownership structures: which one is right for you?
4 home renovation tips to create a low maintenance property
Dear Winston – let’s put landlords and tenants first
Meet the team - Lou Cables
Low maintenance landscaping for the Waikato climate
What is a real estate appraisal?
Want to save on power? Here are the best home renovations to make
Pets and property: the pros and cons of allowing animals in your rental property
How to remove wallpaper in 3 simple steps
Educating the tenant: the dos and don'ts of keeping a home warm and healthy
3 unusual home selling mistakes that will reduce your home's value
A step by step process of how to sell a house
The big move - moving out tips
Preparing for open homes
Preparing your home for sale
From sale to settlement
How to sell a house by tender
Lodge's guide to selling a house at auction
5 tricks to perfect the art of home staging
Setting up your maintenance fund
Meet the team - Gemma & Craig
Want to improve your lifestyle? Consider these Hamilton suburbs
Meet the team - Grant Paterson
Getting started: establishing your rental property portfolio
Dear Jacinda: landlords offer a valuable service
The three elements of low maintenance, high profit property
Five steps to generate a higher home sale
A guide to buying a rental property
Buying At Auction
Your Property Inspection Checklist
The house buying process
First home buyers guide
Meet the team - Debbie Wilton
How do I upgrade my property investment portfolio?
Selling in a transitioning market
Six strategies for building a profitable investment portfolio
Capital gains or rental yield: which is better for investors?
Meet the team - James Walsh
The big move checklist
Buyer's guide to settlement
Want to know how to increase rental yield?
Managing a rental property? Here are 3 ways to reduce landlord stress
A guide to buying a property at auction
7 reasons why Hamilton is the property investment city of the future
Negative gearing: what is it and how does it work?
Is property investment right for you?
Big is better – the advantages of a large property management company
How to keep a professional landlord-tenant relationship
Where to find good tenants in New Zealand
6 rules for selling a house in a buyer's market
5 steps to avoid a vacant rental property
Your health and safety obligations as a landlord
Legal rights of tenants: 7 rules landlord's should know
5 ways to decide if you need a property manager
Landlord or tenant: who's responsible for property maintenance?
Meth contamination in rental properties: should landlords worry?
3 changes to the Residential Tenancies Act you need to know
Is it getting harder to find good property to rent in Hamilton?
Weighing up property management [infographic]
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