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Create your perfect WFH retreat and add value to your property
13 days ago
Two months ago, most of us packed up our work desks, stationery, and swivel chairs, to work in isolation from home. Now, we look at constructive solutions to make your 'new normal' an at home retreat.
Lugtons Real Estate at COVID-19 Alert Level 2
19 days ago
From 11.59pm, Wednesday 13 May 2020, New Zealand will move from COVID-19 Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 2. How will this affect how we operate? Read on to find out.
RBNZ lifts LVR restrictions. What does this mean for you?
27 days ago
On Thursday 30 April, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) resolved to ease the loan-to-value (LVR) restrictions in New Zealand.
What could this mean for you? Read on to find out.
What COVID-19 Alert Level 3 means for real estate
41 days ago
We’re all in this together! And our team of 5 million Kiwis are all committed to our fight against COVID-19. Because of this, we need to do our part.
Spring (autumn) clean your residential property during isolation
55 days ago
Cleaning your residential property can either be a sprint or a marathon... it all depends on the time you spend (now) tidying.
Our company protocols during COVID-19
2 months ago
These are the new protocols we have put into place at Lugtons in the current environment.
Add $10,000 to your deposit (with the Kiwisaver HomeStart grant)
3 months ago
If you’re trying to get onto the Waikato property market, but are wondering how you can optimise your deposit, we’re here to help.
February Market Update with Claire Lugton
3 months ago
Can you feel a change in the air? With autumn approaching, the weather isn’t the only thing changing – just ask Claire Lugton, Director of Lugtons Real Estate.
Property Managers: protecting your investment
3 months ago
You’ve worked out the maths, and taken the plunge into starting or expanding your investment portfolio. Now, you need to decide: do you manage the property yourself, or hire a professional?
What’s your offer? Conditional vs. unconditional explained!
3 months ago
For first home buyers, purchasing your first property can be a whirlwind of new jargon and processes. Don’t run into the property market blind.
Wait! Have you held an open home?
4 months ago
Have you ever wondered ‘what if’? When selling your home, don’t let this be something you’re left asking!
At Lugtons, we’re here to help you capitalise on your investment.
Lugtons January 2020 Market Update
4 months ago
Did you know your property value is forecast to increase by at least 5% in 2020?
Tune into our monthly market update with Claire Lugton, Director of Lugtons Real Estate, and find out how you can get yourself in the best position for the year ahead.
Ready, steady, GO! Get the green light on your new home
4 months ago
You’ve started your preliminary investigations, got the green light from the bank, and now you’re ready to clear your social calendar calendar and take 2020 for a joyride towards home ownership.
Get 20:20 this year, with our guide into financing your first home
5 months ago
We’ve hit 2020! But today we’re talking about 80:20, or more how you can use the 80:20 rule (alongside other financial information) to help you join the property ladder.
What the RBNZ changes mean for first home buyers
6 months ago
We’ve seen a lot of media hype across the last two weeks, focusing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s announcement for the big four Australian-owned banks and the new minimum capital requirements. But, what does this mean for first home buyers?
Negotiation – how does it work in residential property sales?
6 months ago
Negotiating, it’s more common than you think! Especially in real estate. If you’re looking to place your home on the market, join our investigation into negotiation.
KiwiBuild joins the Waikato Property Market
6 months ago
For first home buyers, it can be tricky to understand the pros and cons of an initiative where there has been so much publicity and mixed messages. That’s why we’re here!
Government proposes changes to The Residential Tenancies Act 1986
6 months ago
The property industry is ever changing. Last week, the Government announced potential changes to tenancy law which will give tenants more rights in the homes they rent, in a bid to increase security.
How interest rates affect your mortgage repayments
7 months ago
It’s the million-dollar question – what makes for an affordable home? Is it the initial price prior to your bank’s approval, or looking at the bigger picture?
Are you ready for Lugtons Round the Bridges 2019?
7 months ago
Are you ready for this weekend’s inaugural Lugtons Round the Bridges! We’ve decided to get some kms in before the weekend, with 12 fun facts — one for each km that’ll be run this weekend
Create your perfect WFH retreat and add value to your property
13 days ago
Two months ago, most of us packed up our work desks, stationery, and swivel chairs, to work in isolation from home. Now, we look at constructive solutions to make your 'new normal' an at home retreat.
Lugtons Real Estate at COVID-19 Alert Level 2
19 days ago
From 11.59pm, Wednesday 13 May 2020, New Zealand will move from COVID-19 Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 2. How will this affect how we operate? Read on to find out.
RBNZ lifts LVR restrictions. What does this mean for you?
27 days ago
On Thursday 30 April, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) resolved to ease the loan-to-value (LVR) restrictions in New Zealand.
What could this mean for you? Read on to find out.
What COVID-19 Alert Level 3 means for real estate
41 days ago
We’re all in this together! And our team of 5 million Kiwis are all committed to our fight against COVID-19. Because of this, we need to do our part.
Spring (autumn) clean your residential property during isolation
55 days ago
Cleaning your residential property can either be a sprint or a marathon... it all depends on the time you spend (now) tidying.
Our company protocols during COVID-19
2 months ago
These are the new protocols we have put into place at Lugtons in the current environment.
Add $10,000 to your deposit (with the Kiwisaver HomeStart grant)
3 months ago
If you’re trying to get onto the Waikato property market, but are wondering how you can optimise your deposit, we’re here to help.
February Market Update with Claire Lugton
3 months ago
Can you feel a change in the air? With autumn approaching, the weather isn’t the only thing changing – just ask Claire Lugton, Director of Lugtons Real Estate.
Property Managers: protecting your investment
3 months ago
You’ve worked out the maths, and taken the plunge into starting or expanding your investment portfolio. Now, you need to decide: do you manage the property yourself, or hire a professional?
What’s your offer? Conditional vs. unconditional explained!
3 months ago
For first home buyers, purchasing your first property can be a whirlwind of new jargon and processes. Don’t run into the property market blind.
Wait! Have you held an open home?
4 months ago
Have you ever wondered ‘what if’? When selling your home, don’t let this be something you’re left asking!
At Lugtons, we’re here to help you capitalise on your investment.
Lugtons January 2020 Market Update
4 months ago
Did you know your property value is forecast to increase by at least 5% in 2020?
Tune into our monthly market update with Claire Lugton, Director of Lugtons Real Estate, and find out how you can get yourself in the best position for the year ahead.
Ready, steady, GO! Get the green light on your new home
4 months ago
You’ve started your preliminary investigations, got the green light from the bank, and now you’re ready to clear your social calendar calendar and take 2020 for a joyride towards home ownership.
Get 20:20 this year, with our guide into financing your first home
5 months ago
We’ve hit 2020! But today we’re talking about 80:20, or more how you can use the 80:20 rule (alongside other financial information) to help you join the property ladder.
What the RBNZ changes mean for first home buyers
6 months ago
We’ve seen a lot of media hype across the last two weeks, focusing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s announcement for the big four Australian-owned banks and the new minimum capital requirements. But, what does this mean for first home buyers?
Negotiation – how does it work in residential property sales?
6 months ago
Negotiating, it’s more common than you think! Especially in real estate. If you’re looking to place your home on the market, join our investigation into negotiation.
KiwiBuild joins the Waikato Property Market
6 months ago
For first home buyers, it can be tricky to understand the pros and cons of an initiative where there has been so much publicity and mixed messages. That’s why we’re here!
Government proposes changes to The Residential Tenancies Act 1986
6 months ago
The property industry is ever changing. Last week, the Government announced potential changes to tenancy law which will give tenants more rights in the homes they rent, in a bid to increase security.
How interest rates affect your mortgage repayments
7 months ago
It’s the million-dollar question – what makes for an affordable home? Is it the initial price prior to your bank’s approval, or looking at the bigger picture?
Are you ready for Lugtons Round the Bridges 2019?
7 months ago
Are you ready for this weekend’s inaugural Lugtons Round the Bridges! We’ve decided to get some kms in before the weekend, with 12 fun facts — one for each km that’ll be run this weekend