
Nikki Preston
Reporter at New Zealand Herald
Reporter at NZ Herald with a strange penchant for local politics. Opinions are my own.
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1 day ago |
oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston
- A Christchurch home sold for $1.37m, nearly $700,000 below its rateable value, due to earthquake damage. - The “as is, where is” property attracted five bidders, selling after 15 bids to a local couple. - The new owners are undecided on repairing or demolishing the four-bedroom mansion on Allister Avenue. A Christchurch trophy home has sold under the hammer for just $1.37 million - almost $700,00 below its RV. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
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5 days ago |
oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston
- Property management firms are set to fire landlords not meeting Healthy Homes standards by July 1. - Landlords have been warned for years, with some agencies already parting ways with non-compliant clients. - Non-compliance may lead to breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and financial penalties. Property management firms are gearing up to fire landlords who fail to upgrade their properties to Healthy Homes standards before the July 1 deadline.
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5 days ago |
oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston
- A Christchurch home designed by Sir Miles Warren is heading to auction on April 24. - The three-bedroom house, largely untouched since its construction, survived the 2011 earthquakes. - The property has gained attention following a documentary about Warren and Maurice Mahoney. A home designed by famed Kiwi architect Sir Miles Warren is up for grabs in Christchurch. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
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6 days ago |
oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston
- A Kaiapoi local bought the former Island Motel for close to the asking price of $1.4 million. - The owner aims to repaint, re-roof, and lease the vacant restaurant and hall. - The property, popular in the 1960s and 1970s, will remain a rental investment with improved units. A local investor has ambitious plans for a former Canterbury motel once deemed the region’s flashiest spot. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
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6 days ago |
oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston
- Chelsea and Gareth McGlynn are selling their family home and Picton’s oldest home, the House of Glenora. - The eight-bedroom house, built in 1863, has been renovated and features a mini orchard and heritage oak tree. - Bayleys agent Georgia O’Malley highlights its potential for residential or business use, with its prime location and water views.
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