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OPEN HOME<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
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Darfield 19 Mclaughlins Road 801sqm A 3 B 2 C 1 D 2 I<br />
Snuggle Darfield By 19 The Mclaughlins FireplaceRoad For Sale 801sqm A 3 B 2 C 1 D 2 I<br />
Wanting to move to the country? This property is View Sunday 11.15am - 12.00pm<br />
Snuggle By The Fireplace<br />
For<br />
a must see!<br />
www.harcourts.co.nz/RN6447<br />
Sale<br />
Wanting to move to the country? This property is View Sunday 11.15am - 12.00pm<br />
- Log burner and wet back<br />
a must see!<br />
www.harcourts.co.nz/RN6447<br />
Double glazing downstairs<br />
- Log burner and wet back<br />
Insulated<br />
- Double glazing downstairs<br />
Open plan kitchen, dining and living room<br />
- Insulated<br />
-<br />
Sleep<br />
Open plan<br />
out room<br />
kitchen,<br />
(with<br />
dining<br />
bathroom<br />
and living<br />
& kitchenette)<br />
room<br />
- Double Sleep out garage room (with bathroom & kitchenette)<br />
- Double garage<br />
Bronwyn Hird<br />
Don't delay CALL ME today, as new job dictates<br />
M 020 408 17541 P 03 348 0923<br />
urgent change - MUST BE SOLD!<br />
Bronwyn Hird<br />
Don't delay CALL ME today, as new job dictates bronwyn.hird@harcourts.co.nz<br />
M 020 408 17541 P 03 348 0923<br />
urgent change - MUST BE SOLD!<br />
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />
bronwyn.hird@harcourts.co.nz<br />
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />
REA - How property buyers<br />
can spot a healthy home<br />
Purchasing a house that’s warm and dry is a<br />
priority for many property hunters, but how<br />
can buyers identify a ‘healthy’ home?<br />
Real Estate Authority (REA) chief executive<br />
Kevin Lampen-Smith says there are a<br />
handful of key traits to watch out for.<br />
“A house that’s hard to heat can make you<br />
sick and miserable. In many cases, the key is<br />
good insulation,” Lampen-Smith says.<br />
The World Health Organisation recommends<br />
a minimum of 18 degrees in our<br />
homes. Insulation is<br />
often the most practical<br />
and cost-effective way<br />
to make a house more<br />
energy efficient. An insulated<br />
home is warmer<br />
in winter and cooler<br />
in summer, which can<br />
provide health benefits<br />
like reducing mould and<br />
damp.<br />
“Ask the agent or seller<br />
if the property is insulated,<br />
the type of insulation<br />
used and when it was installed. Ask your<br />
building inspector to check the state of the<br />
insulation,” Lampen-Smith suggests.<br />
Lampen-Smith explains insulation should<br />
be replaced or topped up if it’s less than<br />
12cm thick, doesn’t cover the whole ceiling,<br />
has become wet or damp, or been damaged<br />
by rodents or birds.<br />
“If a property you’re looking at isn’t insulated,<br />
it’s a good idea to budget for the cost<br />
of doing the work, as your health (and your<br />
wallet) will thank you in the long term.”<br />
There’s support available for some buyers,<br />
such as a Warmer Kiwi Homes insulation<br />
grant. Some local councils also allow property<br />
owner to add the cost of insulation to their<br />
rates and pay this back over time.<br />
When working to identify a healthy home,<br />
Lampen-Smith says it’s important to watch<br />
out for dampness. Signs of dampness include<br />
musty smells, damp or mouldy wardrobe<br />
contents, mould forming behind paintings<br />
or furniture, or mould or watermarks on<br />
ceilings or walls.<br />
“Condensation on windows, especially in<br />
bedrooms, isn’t necessarily a sign of excessive<br />
dampness if it only happens occasionally<br />
during winter,” Lampen-Smith explains.<br />
Ideally, the house will<br />
have extractor fans in<br />
the bathroom, kitchen<br />
and laundry that are<br />
vented outside. Fans<br />
should not be vented<br />
into the roof space.<br />
Good curtains can<br />
also help a house retain<br />
warmth.<br />
“It’s important to<br />
note that curtains aren’t<br />
necessarily included in<br />
the sale of the house, so<br />
ask about this and if the answer is yes, ensure<br />
they’re included in the list of chattels in<br />
the sale and purchase agreement,” Lampen-Smith<br />
says.<br />
According to EECA, good curtains should<br />
be floor-length and fit tightly against the wall<br />
or window frame. Sill-length curtains are<br />
ineffective. Curtains should be wider than<br />
the window frame and preferably be double<br />
layered with a thick lining. If the property<br />
has ineffective curtains, or does not come<br />
with curtains, buyers should factor this cost<br />
into their budget.<br />
For more information and helpful<br />
resources about purchasing a home, visit<br />
settled.govt.nz, the independent government<br />
website for buyers and sellers.<br />
BED 2<br />
2.9 x 3.0<br />
BED 1<br />
3.6 x 3.4<br />
BATH<br />
3.6 x 2.0<br />
KITCHEN<br />
2.7 x 3.5<br />
WC<br />
1.9 x 1.0<br />
STUDY<br />
NOOK<br />
BED 3<br />
2.9 x 3.3<br />
DINING<br />
3.7 x 2.9<br />
L'DRY<br />
DOUBLE GARAGE<br />
5.8 x 5.8<br />
LOUNGE<br />
5.2 x 4.7<br />
ENTRY<br />
1.7 x 1.5<br />
ENS<br />
1.5 x 4.7<br />
BED 2<br />
3.0 x 3.2<br />
BATH<br />
3.0 x 2.3<br />
WC<br />
1.9 x 1.2<br />
BED 3<br />
3.0 x 3.2<br />
DOUBLE GARAGE<br />
5.8 x 6.0<br />
W'ROBE<br />
2.1 x 1.8<br />
L'DRY<br />
BED 1<br />
4.2 x 3.2<br />
KITCHEN<br />
2.8 x 4.0<br />
P'TRY<br />
2.0 x 1.4<br />
ENTRY<br />
1.5 x 2.0<br />
DINING<br />
4.5 x 3.0<br />
FAMILY<br />
4.5 x 4.5<br />
LOUNGE<br />
4.5 x 4.5<br />
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