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 World Health Day At Harcourts Cooper & Co, we’re passionate about keeping healthy, following dreams and setting personal goals. If your New Year’s resolution to get healthy didn’t go to plan, start today, World Health day. Check out some of the recipes we’ve sourced and love: Quinoa & Broccoli Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing  (ServesRead more

Open for inspection:Making the most of your open home visits Open for inspections give you a great first impression of a property and you’ll know almost immediately if it’s one you want to pursue. But that first visit can be much more than a “once over lightly” impression. How do you make sure you’re gettingRead more

How to choose your method of sale Choosing how to sell your property can feel like a big decision. Here’s an overview of the methods available and the reasons they may work best for you.   Auction We’ve all read the media commentary about rising house prices, and although there are many theories as toRead more

Does a swimming pool add value? As the summer heatwave hits, the idea of a swimming pool in your backyard is an alluring one. And surely you can justify the cost by the value it will add to your home? Not necessarily. In fact, the opposite may be true. In some cases swimming pools canRead more

Indoor Plant Guide // 2017 PEACE LILY Level of care – Easy Peace lilies, also known as closet plants, are a popular choice for offices and homes. When it comes to indoor plants, peace lily plants are some of the easiest to care for. Light/Water – Medium-to-low light and only watering when the top ofRead more

Create a home office to increase your sale price Many jobs can now be done remotely and working from home is becoming increasingly common. This means an office space can be an attractive point of difference when you are looking to sell. Your goal is to make your office appeal to the widest range ofRead more

Getting to know your new neighbourhood Buying a new home often means moving to a new suburb, city or even country. It may be a new location you chose simply because you loved it, or it maybe it’s where you need to be for work or family. Whatever the reason for your change in location,Read more

Choose the lifestyle that suits you The idea of giving up on the rat-race and moving to the country for a simpler life is one that’s occurred to almost everyone who lives in the city, at some point – often while you’re stuck in nose-to-tail commuter traffic. And it’s a dream that plenty of KiwisRead more

  Buyer’s guide: Purchasing off the plans You’ve seen your dream home – the only problem is it isn’t built yet. Is it ever a good idea to buy off the plans? The short answer is yes – there are some advantages to buying property before it’s been built, but there are some obvious consRead more

  The hassle-free guide to packing So you’ve sold your house and bought a new one – now the work of moving really begins! Packing up and moving your family and all your worldly possessions can be a little daunting. So we’ve canvassed our Harcourts team and our Facebook audience to put together a fewRead more