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Why Getting Pre-Approved Should Be Your First Step When Buying Property
If you're thinking about buying a home, chances are you've already started browsing listings, saving favourites, and maybe even walking through a few open homes. But if you haven't spoken to your bank or a mortgage adviser yet — you're doing it in the wrong order. Getting pre-approved before you start looking is the single most important step most buyers skip. And it's the one that costs them the most. Here's why it matters. You'll Know Your Real Budget There's nothing worse

Team Nick & Lilli
Jul 72 min read


Why Winter Is Actually a Smart Time to Sell Your Home
Most homeowners wait for spring. Here's why that's the wrong move. There's a common belief in real estate that spring is the best time to sell. The weather's nice, gardens look their best, and everyone assumes that's when buyers come out of hiding. But here's what we've seen firsthand working in Wellington property — winter sellers often get stronger results than those who wait. Here's why. 1. Less Competition Works in Your Favour When the market gets quieter, your home gets

Team Nick & Lilli
Jul 32 min read


Tawa Talk — Issue N°1 | July 2026
Welcome to the very first issue of Tawa Talk — our new quarterly newsletter from Team Nick & Lilli, written for the Tawa community. Each issue covers the local property market, highlights recent sales in the suburb, features a local Tawa business, and shares a few words from the people we've had the pleasure of working with. Here's what's inside Issue N°1. Tawa Market Snapshot — Last 12 Months These figures are sourced from REINZ and cover all Tawa house sales across all real

Team Nick & Lilli
Jul 22 min read
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