Celebrating an icon: Chateau on the Park
History, connection, and quality combine in this adored Christchurch hotel. Now is the time to celebrate. On Friday, 12 July, the iconic Chateau on the Park will celebrate 50 years of impeccable hospitality, and a legacy as one of Christchurch’s favourite accommodation and cuisine destinations. Designed in 1974 for the Christchurch Commonwealth Games, Chateau on […]
A tick of green approval: Nest Residential
When choosing a townhouse, the smart money lands on a new build, where the performance is as attractive as the modern clean lines. Inbuilt durability is a must for the discerning buyer, ensuring a warm, dry home for generations to come. Developing good-looking, energy-efficient, soundproof townhouses at an affordable price is the central objective of […]
Know your glassware
A glass might feel no different to the next one. However, there’s a whole world of meaning behind the glassware we use for each drink. I had never paid much thought to the effectiveness of elegant, quality glasses until I inherited crystal glassware from my late grandmother. Besides the sentiment, they’re refined, sophisticated, effortlessly gorgeous, […]
Buyers take control
Turbulence has again hit the property market, this time shifting in the favour of buyers. Residential real estate resale performance has deteriorated in the first quarter of 2024, according to CoreLogic’s latest Pain & Gain report. Stretched affordability and high mortgage rates are the likely cause, the report says, as increased house listings put pricing […]
Maximising curb appeal: Garador
Desirable homes rely heavily on an excellent view from the street, and the humble garage door forms a key part of many a Kiwi home’s façade. It detracts from the market value if it looks tired or makes a racket when raised. Abeautiful garage door can lift a property, tying in with the style and […]
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