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Make your open home a success with these tips!
1. DE-PERSONALISE
Buyers want to picture themselves living in a property, so remove anything that’s too personal, like family photos.
2. DE-CLUTTER
Less is more. Remove ornaments that make the place feel cluttered, keep the kitchen benches … View moreMake your open home a success with these tips!
1. DE-PERSONALISE
Buyers want to picture themselves living in a property, so remove anything that’s too personal, like family photos.
2. DE-CLUTTER
Less is more. Remove ornaments that make the place feel cluttered, keep the kitchen benches clear and get rid of the pile of coats or shoes you usually keep by the front door.
3. LIGHTEN UP
Make the place feel open and inviting by turning the lights on and opening curtains and blinds. On a sunny day open doors leading to outdoor entertaining areas.
4. THINK ABOUT THE SMALL THINGS
Small touches can make all the difference. Remove your half-empty shampoo bottles from the shower, tuck away your toothbrushes, remove washing from the line and pop the toilet seat down.
5. AMP UP THE STREET APPEAL
Make the right kind of first impression by ensuring the front of your property is tidy and well presented. A fresh lick of paint on the front fence and water blasting the front deck are easy ways of making the place look its best. Consider hiring some eye-catching potted plants to cost-effectively add a drop of style.
6. CLEAN UP
It might seem obvious, but give the place a thorough spring clean. That includes organising the insides of your cupboards and wardrobes as house hunters will take a peek inside.
7. THINK ABOUT YOUR PETS
Sure, your family loves Oscar the poodle, but potential buyers might not. Get the carpet shampooed to remove any odours and keep your pets off the property during open homes.
8. MAKE EVERY ROOM COUNT
Buyers won’t be able to picture themselves hosting a dinner party if your dining room is piled high with storage boxes or filing cabinets. Make sure every room is selling itself. Put beds in all the bedrooms and clear out the “stuff” that has collected in your garage.
9. FIX EVERYTHING ON YOUR "I'LL GET AROUND TO IT" LIST
Is the latch on the front gate broken? Does the lock on the bathroom door not work? Have old screws left holes in the wall? Patch up and repair the small issues around your home, so buyers see the property’s potential and not the list of DIY they’ll have to sign up to.
10. HOME STAGING
Consider hiring a professional staging company to really bring your house to life. Interior design know-how goes a long way in making a home look its best. A statement couch and on-trend accessories can help your property feel more modern, increasing the emotional appeal of the property in the buyer’s mind.
This therapeutic herbal & nut oil is 100% natural, hypoallergenic for sensitive skin too and has many beneficial uses.
•Naturally boosts elasticity of skin preventing/treating stretch marks
•Prevent & treat stretch marks in pregnancy and beyond
•Prepare the perineum for birth via… View moreThis therapeutic herbal & nut oil is 100% natural, hypoallergenic for sensitive skin too and has many beneficial uses.
•Naturally boosts elasticity of skin preventing/treating stretch marks
•Prevent & treat stretch marks in pregnancy and beyond
•Prepare the perineum for birth via perineal massage
•Treat sensitive intimate area after birth
•100% natural and soothing baby massage oil from day one
•Build protective skin barrier of baby
•Treat cradle cap
Come and see Jacqui for which product is best for you ... And some extra tips and tricks to get rid of the nits !
Did you know ...
• One mature female lice can lay over 100 eggs in a lifetime (30-40 days...work that out ! 😧 )
• 1 week for eggs to hatch
• Mature in 10 days
Enticing visitors with more activities throughout the Wellington region led to big gains in tourism…
Breastfeeding challenges?? What is best for you ?
Come and talk to us...we care.
We do have Lansinoh Thera°Pearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy gel packs that provide therapeutic relief for the most common breastfeeding challenges. COLD THERAPY is great for relieving engorgement while HOT THERAPY helps … View moreBreastfeeding challenges?? What is best for you ?
Come and talk to us...we care.
We do have Lansinoh Thera°Pearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy gel packs that provide therapeutic relief for the most common breastfeeding challenges. COLD THERAPY is great for relieving engorgement while HOT THERAPY helps relieve plugged ducts and mastitis and encourages milk let-down. It’s the only product of its kind designed to work with a breast pump to encourage let-down and reduce time spent pumping.
Forest & Bird have raised concerns over a rare peatland's inclusion in a council document. The Mang…
Is your baby's REFLUX symptoms or COLIC driving you to despair? Looking for a solution you can trust? For over 25 years Rhuger has been helping new mums with reflux symptoms ... baby reflux remedies, colic remedies and getting your babies feeding back on track. It even works on constipation! … View moreIs your baby's REFLUX symptoms or COLIC driving you to despair? Looking for a solution you can trust? For over 25 years Rhuger has been helping new mums with reflux symptoms ... baby reflux remedies, colic remedies and getting your babies feeding back on track. It even works on constipation! Is this right for your baby ? Come in and talk to us.
They were four pregnant mums that the Upper Hutt Animal Rescue Society took out of a house of 15 cats. They were put into foster care to have their kittens and also to get used to humans. They had seen humans, but had never been patted or cuddled. They had lived outside and never really got enough … View moreThey were four pregnant mums that the Upper Hutt Animal Rescue Society took out of a house of 15 cats. They were put into foster care to have their kittens and also to get used to humans. They had seen humans, but had never been patted or cuddled. They had lived outside and never really got enough food. Well that changed in their foster homes. Lexie is one of those mums.
Lexi’s previous foster carer taught Lexie how to allow humans to pat her and to not be scared being around humans.
She went back to the Haven ready for adoption. But she really couldn’t cope with being up there and withdrew into her shell. So Lexie has gone to another foster home and what a change. She is fantastic. She loves to be patted and will come when you call (well sometimes – definitely if she wants food – ha ha). She loves her toys – and she loves all the other cats’ toys.
She wanders around the house and likes being in the room with the humans. She is ready for her forever home.
Although two young children (2 and 4 yrs) visited for a couple of weeks ago. The noise and running around was not Lexie’s idea of a good time. She would be better suited to a home with a couple, (or single person), and if there were children – they would need to be older children.
She has the softest meow – but loud purr and is adorable.
If you are interested in visiting Lexie, please call the Haven on 04-526 2672 and they can arrange a visit. She is currently being fostered in Lower Hutt.
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on repotting container plants, potting up seeds, taking cuttings, collecting scion wood and moving large plants. Our crop of the week is perpetual spinach and we have a special feature on growing easy-peasy succulents. Try out delicious … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on repotting container plants, potting up seeds, taking cuttings, collecting scion wood and moving large plants. Our crop of the week is perpetual spinach and we have a special feature on growing easy-peasy succulents. Try out delicious Jewish recipes from Feasting by Amanda Ruben and enter to win a pair of Red Band gumboots from Skellerup and a $35 voucher from Awapuni Nurseries. Not subscriber yet? Sign up today. It's free!
Des Redican wakes up every weekday morning at 5.30am and loads up his car with handmade wooden toys.…
Hardware retailer Placemakers has come to the rescue of some of the 30 workers who lost their jobs a…
There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?
Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.
Supermarkets are recalling its Essentials Domestic Cleaner over problems with the caps of the bottle.
The recall includes the Fresh 1.25L and Essentials Domestic Cleaner Regular 1.25L range with use by dates up to and including June 2019. There is a potential fault with the cap which means it … View moreSupermarkets are recalling its Essentials Domestic Cleaner over problems with the caps of the bottle.
The recall includes the Fresh 1.25L and Essentials Domestic Cleaner Regular 1.25L range with use by dates up to and including June 2019. There is a potential fault with the cap which means it may not seal correctly, prior to the end of shelf life, and it may leak if tipped over.
The product has been sold in Countdown, FreshChoice and SuperValue stores nationwide.
Customers can return faulty products to any of the above supermarkets for a full refund. For more information contact 0800 40 4040. Read more here
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.
No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View moreACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.
No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.
Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.
Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Kiaora beautiful parents/caregivers of mighty little gems.
I trust you all had a wonderful break with your older children at home those who have them :)
Back to school for them today as this wonderful brand new week has started.
So i am putting an invite to everyone with tiny ones from ages 0-4 … View moreKiaora beautiful parents/caregivers of mighty little gems.
I trust you all had a wonderful break with your older children at home those who have them :)
Back to school for them today as this wonderful brand new week has started.
So i am putting an invite to everyone with tiny ones from ages 0-4 come alone to our group be apart of making connections long time friends and extended family
THURSDAY 26TH JULY
10AM AT THE RIMUTAKA BAPTIST CHURCH
ENTRY AROUND THE BACK
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