Why you need to hire a conveyancer
Canstar Blue explains why you need to hire a conveyancer whether you’re buying or selling a home. Find out how much it costs.
Canstar Blue explains why you need to hire a conveyancer whether you’re buying or selling a home. Find out how much it costs.
Canstar Blue research shows the majority of Kiwis are happy with their real estate agent. For first home buyers, here’s how to choose your first agent
Whether you’re a home-owner, investor, or renter, New Zealand housing is always a hot topic of conversation, and regardless of which way house prices are going, real estate agents are the people we rely upon to put a roof above our heads. To compare real estate agents in New Zealand, Canstar Blue surveyed 2500 people … Continued
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What is TikTok? TikTok is a Chinese owned video-sharing social media app that lets users capture, edit and share amusing 15-second video clips, from challenges, funny skits and magic tricks to cute animals. In some ways, it’s similar in nature to apps such as Snapchat and the now defunct Vine and Musical.ly. Like other social … Continued
As the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) network continues to be rolled out around the country, consumers may be considering how much data they need, and whether opting for an unlimited plan is ultimately the way to go. UFB is delivering broadband speeds significantly faster than ADSL/VDSL offerings, and faster downloads in turn bring about the capacity … Continued
According to the classic Christmas song It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, but the countdown to the 25th of December is also the most stressful. It’s a quadruple whammy of end-of-year work deadlines, school holidays, and manic social commitments all gift-wrapped around the 101 pressing demands of organising a memorable family celebration. Thankfully, … Continued
Carbon offsetting provides a means by which to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, with an increasing array of programs tailored for individual consumers having become available amid the ongoing drive to combat climate change and towards a low-carbon economy. For example, consumers may have come across the option to offset emissions when booking a flight online, … Continued
New-release smartphones are arriving to market decked out with increasingly immersive displays, ever more powerful cameras and sophisticated software – and, amid this evolving array of features, it is important not to overlook the role of the battery in providing the power required to get through the day. While these enhanced features improve the user … Continued
When it comes to powering your home, you can choose between electricity and gas. But how do you choose between the two? Canstar Blue provides a list of pros and cons for both types of fuel, particularly when it comes to powering your household appliances. Electricity vs Gas Before we get into it, let’s first explain … Continued