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21 April 2023
Karen Jackson
To auction or not to auction?

Auctions can be an effective way to sell a house, but a lot depends on the market and the type of property. Read on for some pointers to keep in mind.

To auction or not to auction?
15 December 2022
Latest
Karen Jackson
Seven home-selling mistakes to avoid

With so much to think about, selling a home can be stressful for your vendors. So, here are some common home-selling mistakes to avoid.

Seven home-selling mistakes to avoid
16 December 2019
Renovation Finance
Karen Jackson
Six home interior trends for 2020

Are any of your vendors looking to give their home a revamp in the new year? Here’s a sneak peek at six up-and-coming trends.

Six home interior trends for 2020
26 November 2019
Real Estate Marketing
Karen Jackson
Six summer-flavoured home staging tips

The sun is up, days are longer and warmer… and these summer-flavoured tips can help bring the “wow” factor into your vendors’ properties.

Six summer-flavoured home staging tips
23 September 2019
Karen Jackson
How to plan a renovation and make it happen

Do you think your property could benefit from a freshen up before going to market? Here are some tips to make sure the project you have in mind fits your needs and budget.

How to plan a renovation and make it happen
Karen Jackson
15 October 2025

How to Make the Most of Your Open House

Karen Jackson
15 October 2025
How to Make the Most of Your Open House

Few marketing tools in real estate deliver results quite like a well-executed open house. Hosting an open house is one of the most powerful ways to bring a property to life.

Karen Jackson
22 September 2025

The House That Just Won’t Sell: Tips for Agents

Karen Jackson
22 September 2025
The House That Just Won’t Sell: Tips for Agents

A stale listing doesn’t have to stay that way. If you’ve got a listing that just won’t move, it doesn’t mean it’s unsellable, it means it’s time for a new approach.

Karen Jackson
11 July 2024

How modern technology is helping shape real estate in New Zealand

Karen Jackson
11 July 2024
How modern technology is helping shape real estate in New Zealand

Modern technology is causing rapid changes to the New Zealand real estate market. It’s currently a buyer’s market, with the national average value for a home sitting at $933,633.

Karen Jackson
5 March 2024

The psychology behind real estate

Karen Jackson
5 March 2024
The psychology behind real estate

As a real estate agent, you know just how important it is to understand what goes on in the minds of buyers and vendors. In this quick guide, we’ll go through some key psychological factors at play.

Karen Jackson
25 September 2023

Applying the 7Ps of marketing to property

Karen Jackson
25 September 2023
Applying the 7Ps of marketing to property

As any seasoned real estate agent knows, standing out in the property market requires strategies that are both unique and versatile.

Karen Jackson
25 September 2023

Tips for lasting relationships with your vendors

Karen Jackson
25 September 2023
Tips for lasting relationships with your vendors

Real estate is a competitive industry, and especially in (but not limited to) a slower market, establishing long-term relationships with clients become even more crucial to ensuring repeat business and valuable referrals.

Karen Jackson
21 April 2023

To auction or not to auction?

Karen Jackson
21 April 2023
To auction or not to auction?

Auctions can be an effective way to sell a house, but a lot depends on the market and the type of property. Read on for some pointers to keep in mind.

Karen Jackson
15 December 2022
Latest

Seven home-selling mistakes to avoid

Karen Jackson
15 December 2022
Latest
Seven home-selling mistakes to avoid

With so much to think about, selling a home can be stressful for your vendors. So, here are some common home-selling mistakes to avoid.

Karen Jackson
23 September 2022

Selling and marketing ‘green’ homes

Karen Jackson
23 September 2022
Selling and marketing ‘green’ homes

More and more buyers are looking for sustainable homes to live in. Here’s how you can tap into this growing market, and maybe go green yourself.

Karen Jackson
7 June 2022

Hidden (and not-so-hidden) costs of selling a home

Karen Jackson
7 June 2022
Hidden (and not-so-hidden) costs of selling a home

Are any of your vendors ready to sell? We put together some helpful information that you can share with them, on the costs involved and how we can help cover some of those.

Karen Jackson
11 March 2022

First-time home seller? Make their first one a good one!

Karen Jackson
11 March 2022
First-time home seller?  Make their first one a good one!

At Lifestyle Finance, we’re in the business of helping New Zealand sellers make the most of their property opportunities.

Karen Jackson
6 December 2021
Latest

Boosting value with a ‘green’ renovation

Karen Jackson
6 December 2021
Latest
Boosting value with a ‘green’ renovation

In this guide, we’ll look at evidence that energy-efficient homes tend to sell for more, what are some on-demand features, and how to market a ‘green home’.

Karen Jackson
29 September 2021

Adding value to a property with a garage conversion

Karen Jackson
29 September 2021
Adding value to a property with a garage conversion

Like to make the most of a garage makeover? Here are some expert tips and insights for property owners and vendors.

Karen Jackson
1 September 2021

Vendor tips: How to find the right home stager

Karen Jackson
1 September 2021
Vendor tips: How to find the right home stager

Here are some expert tips for your vendors on finding a good home stager – one experienced enough to make their property stand out in this hot market.

Karen Jackson
24 August 2021

Renovations: When to DIY and when to call a professional

Karen Jackson
24 August 2021
Renovations: When to DIY and when to call a professional

Here are some key things to think about when renovating to sell, according to the experts.

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