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Bridging Finance… a short-term loan to secure your dream home
14 days ago
Want to buy or build a new property before you sell your existing one? Find out how a bridging loan can make the dream possible!
School Zones… where education meets real estate
3 months ago
Get in the zone: we take a look at what to consider when buying and selling in a popular school zone.
Suburb Spotlight: More than meets the eye in Dinsdale
4 months ago
Look west and you’ll find a suburb that has many a hidden gem. Residential Sales Consultant, Lisa Sigley discovers the delights of Dinsdale.
Culture, camaraderie and rewarding careers at Lugtons
4 months ago
Looking for a new career? Lugtons’ newest sales consultants share how Lugtons’ company culture has contributed to their success.
Navigating the property market tax changes
6 months ago
Lugtons' General Manager, Clinton Hardy takes a look at what the changes to the bright line test and tax on investment properties mean for you.
Suburb Spotlight: Much ado about… Maeroa
7 months ago
Close to the CBD, and offering a family friendly neighbourhood, Maeroa is one of Hamilton's hidden suburbs with untapped real estate potential.
Changes to tenancy law: what landlords need to know
8 months ago
Lugtons' Residential Property Manager, Annette Day, looks at the change to the Residential Tenancies Act and how they affect landlords.
Property predictions: high hopes for 2021
8 months ago
2021 - what can we expect from Waikato's property market? As Q1 shapes up to be as hot as the Kiwi summer, the Lugtons team takes a look at what the market could have in store for us this year.
Selling over Christmas and New Year
10 months ago
Selling your Waikato home might be the last thing on your mind over Christmas and New Year, but it could turn out to be a wise move...
Tips for first home buyers
11 months ago
It’s an exciting and overwhelming decision to make – especially for a first-time residential home buyer. As you enter the property market for the first time, there are a few things you should know before diving in headfirst.
Buyer specialists: Your secret weapon in the hunt for the home of your dreams
12 months ago
It can be difficult buying in a busy market. Buyers can often get overlooked, even though they are the ones that need the most assistance! But there is a service dedicated to help those buying in the marketplace.
Buying in competition: Solving the multiple offers riddle
12 months ago
It has become very rare to find a property and be the only buyer wanting to make an offer. Why? Property is in high demand.
Six Top Tips for Success at Auction
13 months ago
Whether you are a first-time buyer, a property veteran or just looking for your next step in the market, purchasing at auction can be an exhilarating or a daunting ride. Here are 6 tips to help you succeed.
Must dos when cleaning your home
13 months ago
To make sure your Waikato property attracts buyers instead of scaring them away, we’ve whipped up a list of the absolute must-dos when preparing for your open home.
Lugtons Real Estate at COVID-19 Alert Level 2
14 months ago
From 12.00pm, Wednesday 12 Aug 2020, most of New Zealand will move from COVID-19 Alert Level 1 to Alert Level 2.
When it comes to selling a home, first impressions count, so make yours a good one!
14 months ago
It can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what needs to be done before you go to market. You may think the walls need a lick of paint, or perhaps that the garden needs a bit of work.
Switch on to the effects of light
14 months ago
Lighting: it can set the mood of a room, decorate, enhance and brighten a space. So why is it that when we buy a residential property, we often settle for the lighting that comes with the house, accepting that ‘good enough’ is literally that?
Bathe your bathroom in inspiration
15 months ago
The humble bathroom: a true selling point of your home. Usually known for it's monotone aesthetic, we're ready to talk colour themes and small interior design changes that you can make to help it sparkle!
How to plant new life into your residential property
15 months ago
Here at Lugtons, we understand how a plant can bring new life into your living environment – literally. We want to help you grow your knowledge with our top tips to find plants that suit your home and your lifestyle.
Exemptions to the Building Act: what you need to know!
16 months ago
In August 2020, the Government will be scrapping their requirements for low risk building consents to reduce the regulatory oversight on your backyard projects. Yes, this means you’ll be able to build and renovate your property, but don’t get too carried away, it does come with some restrictions.
Bridging Finance… a short-term loan to secure your dream home
14 days ago
Want to buy or build a new property before you sell your existing one? Find out how a bridging loan can make the dream possible!
School Zones… where education meets real estate
3 months ago
Get in the zone: we take a look at what to consider when buying and selling in a popular school zone.
Suburb Spotlight: More than meets the eye in Dinsdale
4 months ago
Look west and you’ll find a suburb that has many a hidden gem. Residential Sales Consultant, Lisa Sigley discovers the delights of Dinsdale.
Culture, camaraderie and rewarding careers at Lugtons
4 months ago
Looking for a new career? Lugtons’ newest sales consultants share how Lugtons’ company culture has contributed to their success.
Navigating the property market tax changes
6 months ago
Lugtons' General Manager, Clinton Hardy takes a look at what the changes to the bright line test and tax on investment properties mean for you.
Suburb Spotlight: Much ado about… Maeroa
7 months ago
Close to the CBD, and offering a family friendly neighbourhood, Maeroa is one of Hamilton's hidden suburbs with untapped real estate potential.
Changes to tenancy law: what landlords need to know
8 months ago
Lugtons' Residential Property Manager, Annette Day, looks at the change to the Residential Tenancies Act and how they affect landlords.
Property predictions: high hopes for 2021
8 months ago
2021 - what can we expect from Waikato's property market? As Q1 shapes up to be as hot as the Kiwi summer, the Lugtons team takes a look at what the market could have in store for us this year.
Selling over Christmas and New Year
10 months ago
Selling your Waikato home might be the last thing on your mind over Christmas and New Year, but it could turn out to be a wise move...
Tips for first home buyers
11 months ago
It’s an exciting and overwhelming decision to make – especially for a first-time residential home buyer. As you enter the property market for the first time, there are a few things you should know before diving in headfirst.
Buyer specialists: Your secret weapon in the hunt for the home of your dreams
12 months ago
It can be difficult buying in a busy market. Buyers can often get overlooked, even though they are the ones that need the most assistance! But there is a service dedicated to help those buying in the marketplace.
Buying in competition: Solving the multiple offers riddle
12 months ago
It has become very rare to find a property and be the only buyer wanting to make an offer. Why? Property is in high demand.
Six Top Tips for Success at Auction
13 months ago
Whether you are a first-time buyer, a property veteran or just looking for your next step in the market, purchasing at auction can be an exhilarating or a daunting ride. Here are 6 tips to help you succeed.
Must dos when cleaning your home
13 months ago
To make sure your Waikato property attracts buyers instead of scaring them away, we’ve whipped up a list of the absolute must-dos when preparing for your open home.
Lugtons Real Estate at COVID-19 Alert Level 2
14 months ago
From 12.00pm, Wednesday 12 Aug 2020, most of New Zealand will move from COVID-19 Alert Level 1 to Alert Level 2.
When it comes to selling a home, first impressions count, so make yours a good one!
14 months ago
It can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what needs to be done before you go to market. You may think the walls need a lick of paint, or perhaps that the garden needs a bit of work.
Switch on to the effects of light
14 months ago
Lighting: it can set the mood of a room, decorate, enhance and brighten a space. So why is it that when we buy a residential property, we often settle for the lighting that comes with the house, accepting that ‘good enough’ is literally that?
Bathe your bathroom in inspiration
15 months ago
The humble bathroom: a true selling point of your home. Usually known for it's monotone aesthetic, we're ready to talk colour themes and small interior design changes that you can make to help it sparkle!
How to plant new life into your residential property
15 months ago
Here at Lugtons, we understand how a plant can bring new life into your living environment – literally. We want to help you grow your knowledge with our top tips to find plants that suit your home and your lifestyle.
Exemptions to the Building Act: what you need to know!
16 months ago
In August 2020, the Government will be scrapping their requirements for low risk building consents to reduce the regulatory oversight on your backyard projects. Yes, this means you’ll be able to build and renovate your property, but don’t get too carried away, it does come with some restrictions.