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While tenders aren't very common in the current market in Hamilton, they serve a useful purpose to certain vendors. [READ MORE](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/sellers-guide-to-tenders) [![Blog-01-Researching-your-next-move-635x326.png](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/hubfs/Campaign_assets/Campaign_02/Blog_Images/Blog-01-Researching-your-next-move-635x326.png)](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/want-to-improve-your-lifestyle-consider-these-hamilton-suburbs) ### [Want to improve your lifestyle? Consider these Hamilton suburbs](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/want-to-improve-your-lifestyle-consider-these-hamilton-suburbs) By [The Lodge Real Estate Team](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/author/the-lodge-real-estate-team) on 2017-09-20 Whether you want more space for your family or to downsize to somewhere with the ideal mix of city convenience and small-town community, [Hamilton](https://info.lodge.co.nz/how-to-evaluate-the-hamilton-property-market) and the wider Waikato has it all. Here are a few suburbs to help your property market research and ultimately find a place that'll improve your lifestyle. [READ MORE](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/want-to-improve-your-lifestyle-consider-these-hamilton-suburbs) [![The three elements of low maintenance, high profit property](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/hubfs/Campaign_assets/Campaign_02/Images/C2-12-Month-Homesellers-Guide-FC.png)](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/the-three-elements-of-low-maintenance-high-profit-property) ### [The three elements of low maintenance, high profit property](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/the-three-elements-of-low-maintenance-high-profit-property) By [The Lodge Real Estate Team](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/author/the-lodge-real-estate-team) on 2017-09-11 A comprehensive guide on how to make the switch to a low maintenance property for easier and more sustainable living. [READ MORE](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/the-three-elements-of-low-maintenance-high-profit-property) [![](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/hubfs/Lodge%20Real%20Estate%20Images/Investment%20Buying.jpg)](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/a-guide-to-investment-buying) ### [A guide to buying a rental property](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/a-guide-to-investment-buying) By [The Lodge Real Estate Team](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/author/the-lodge-real-estate-team) on 2017-09-10 The hardest step for all new residential property investors is the first one. We're here to help you make smart investments and grow your wealth. [READ MORE](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/a-guide-to-investment-buying) [![](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/hubfs/Lodge%20Real%20Estate%20Images/Property%20Inspection%20Checklist.jpg)](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/your-property-inspection-checklist) ### [Your Property Inspection Checklist](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/your-property-inspection-checklist) By [The Lodge Real Estate Team](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/author/the-lodge-real-estate-team) on 2017-09-10 Buying a house is often the biggest investment most people make, so you want to make sure you get it right. We know that it isn’t always easy so we’ve compiled a handy list of tips to help you get started in your search for a new home. 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[READ MORE](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/how-do-i-upgrade-my-property-investment-portfolio) [![Selling in a transitioning market](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/hubfs/Campaign_assets/Campaign_01/Images/C1-Market-Stats-eBook-FC.png)](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/selling-in-a-transitioning-market) ### [Selling in a transitioning market](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/selling-in-a-transitioning-market) By [The Lodge Real Estate Team](https://blog.lodge.co.nz/author/the-lodge-real-estate-team) on 2017-08-30 A comprehensive guide on navigating a home sale in a buyer's market. 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