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Thinking outside the box
A new suburb at the southern end of Taupō township has taken a decidedly Scandinavian approach to lifestyle and town planning.
Housing project wins praise
An affordable housing partnership between Taupō District Council, Penny Homes, Classic Builders and Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust has been recognised with a national award.
Smooth finish to apprenticeship
A 20-year-old Taupō plasterer has taken out the Apprentice of the Year title at the Resene Construction Systems – Rockcote & Plaster Systems National Gala Awards in Christchurch last month.
Steady hand on the OCR
A period of stability lies ahead with mortgage rates remaining largely unchanged.
The movers and shakers
Homeowners becoming willing to brave the housing market and shift to a new property could be a positive thing for the economy, one economist says.
The OCR and the year ahead
Byline: Insights with InFinance by Brian Coogan
Adding a dash of colour to Taupō
Houndstooth Interiors is starting to create a few ripples in the national design scene, making the finals of the recent Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design awards.
TDC releases first affordable houses
Homes to be built in the first stage of Taupō District Council’s innovative new residential development at Taupō South are now on the market.
Interest rates down, listings up
The number of house listings has risen and the real estate sector is expecting more activity as buyers feel more confident amid falling interest rates.
Life insurance, how much do we need?
No good financial plan is complete without a robust insurance package that takes care of things when we need it to.
Renovation and green energy loans
As renovations can range from a simple facelift to a full makeover inside and out with structural changes, so too can the loans that can make it happen.
Lending for a new-build home
Building a new home from the ground up can be exciting and scary all in one however experienced builders and mortgage advisers are on hand to walk you through the process.
Kinloch subdivision opinions aired
A decision on Seven Oaks Kinloch’s proposed subdivision of 84 residential sized lots will be made by an independent RMA commissioner with the hearing likely in late August.
Developer seeks 84 sections
Seven Oaks Kinloch has advertised a new subdivision proposal for Kinloch, seeking to develop 84 residential sized lots, roads and reserves in several stages.
Acacia Bay set to grow
A large block of land in Acacia Bay suitable for residential development is on the market.
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