Stunning homes, surprising affordability: Durasteel

With the affordability of a home an ever-growing concern, custom-made low-cost homes constructed with steel frames offer a revolutionary solution to address the housing crisis. Think sleek, modern, and versatile residential options engineered to flex and better withstand seismic activity. Leading this drive towards positive housing and all-weather solutions in Canterbury is Durasteel Construction with […]

The ever-evolving rental property landscape: Rentworks

The rental market in Christchurch is changing — and so are the laws. There is a lot to think about and understand before turning to the question of how these changes affect your own property investment. Navigating the jargon, determining the reasoning behind the changes, and ensuring you’re upholding the new laws is a big […]

Puppies transforming lives

The journey to becoming a guide dog is not an easy one, costing approximately $175,000 to raise, train, and maintain one guide dog in service. Training to become a guide dog is one of the most rigorous programmes among all service animals, requiring immense dedication and resources. Once trained, the dogs help their handlers live […]

Here to help you: Nathan Miglani NZ Mortgages

In the constantly changing landscape of real estate in New Zealand, the first quarter of 2024 is off to a busy start. The $750k to $1.2m bracket is particularly active currently, with plenty of families looking to sell and buy again to upgrade their properties. For properties below $750k, first home buyers are active and […]

Beat the blues

One way to snap out of the blues is to adopt an holistic approach to your health, with some easy-to-implement lifestyle changes. Here are some suggestions from Brainworks Neuropathy. STRATEGIC SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE Step outside for 10-15 minutes every day before 12pm, and in the evening, facing the rising or setting sun respectively. The main focus […]

Bountiful harvests

The season of plenty, autumn is the start of hearty soups, stews, and casseroles, and — like squirrels storing their nuts — a time to stock up for winter. New seasons bring opportunities to try different foods, and make the most of what is plentiful, one reason many restaurants change their menus with the months. […]