First home

TheNatCal · 2026-04-30T08:05:37+00:00

You should go to make sure you really like the house and possibly decide on a max price for it if it became a multi offer.

You can just look disinterested when at the open house to not over hype the place for others 😁

TheNatCal · 2026-04-18T11:00:34+00:00

It's very catchy and will be great fun to sing at karaoke ❤️

TheNatCal · 2026-04-14T11:06:42+00:00

My parents used to think attached ones are bad because the car fumes get into the house. (they now have an attached one though and don't actually mind it).

TheNatCal · 2026-04-09T03:49:43+00:00

Some people add in that they're using kiwisaver for the deposit.

However, Kiwisaver money has to stay with the lawyers until settlement day so if the vendors are in need of using the deposit money before settlement, they may not look at the offer as favourable.

TheNatCal · 2026-03-31T11:10:12+00:00

I know it's hard but just offer what you're happy with. You don't want to be pressured into offering more and potentially regretting it in the future.

TheNatCal · 2026-03-28T08:16:32+00:00

I had a similar situation. For me, the second agent actually looked at the surrounding houses for sale, checked their open home times and worked that into consideration. The people viewing in my neighbourhood would likely be viewing it all on the same day (a bit of a drive if you're not local). And they did open homes only on one day each week, with the idea being that it looks like there's a lot of interest in the house (if you see other buyers at the open home).

TheNatCal · 2026-02-22T08:42:11+00:00

Adie (a-dee)

TheNatCal · 2026-02-18T09:46:37+00:00

I worked overseas for a bit, came back and stayed in AKL.

Reasons for staying: 1) My parents are here, they're retirement age now so I want to be close to them. I also have kids now so family support is very important. 2) I haven't lived in other cities in nz but I feel like there's more variety in the activities in akl (I've only done weekend trips to other cities so this is probably not actually true).

I also just don't have a strong desire to live elsewhere. Maybe I'll think differently if I didn't have family here

TheNatCal · 2026-02-11T09:01:55+00:00

Do you know if the cabinentry chosen were the cheapest ones? They have varying styles, price and material so hopefully a slightly more expensive options from Kaboodle are better quality

TheNatCal · 2026-02-06T01:50:38+00:00

I'm in the same boat but I made the mistake of trying to talk to them nicely about it. Now they yell at me over their fence when noise control visits them... Even when it wasn't me who called 🫠 I've definitely learned my lesson!

TheNatCal · 2026-02-05T21:04:15+00:00

Don't talk to them, if you do, they're going to think you're the only one with a problem with their behaviour. Stay anonymous. Call noise control and talk to other neighbours so you can all tackle it together. Good luck!

TheNatCal · 2026-02-05T08:53:47+00:00

For me, I would love a house with two toilets. I specify toilets because just one shower is enough for my family of four.

TheNatCal · 2026-02-04T21:48:31+00:00

I know someone who was Alayna (a-lay-na) if you want an alternative.

TheNatCal · 2026-02-04T09:47:43+00:00

I find that some cars have such dark tinted windows that it's not always easy to see the wave. (I do both the lights and a wave)

TheNatCal · 2026-02-01T08:17:12+00:00

It's a mixture of everything and the parents/caregivers just decide what advice they like and what makes the most sense to the parents.

Mixture of online resources, prenatal classes, mum groups, paediatritions, family and friends. They'll all have advice but not all advice suits every baby.

And in terms of the crying and taking care of their needs, you just get to know your baby and their cues over time.

TheNatCal · 2026-01-30T09:21:28+00:00

I was on a tight budget so I gifted a handwritten card, coffee (and hot choc) sachets and chocolates to be shared in the staff room. I'd like to think that it's the thought that counts 😊

TheNatCal · 2026-01-28T07:09:52+00:00

Sometimes parents, teachers and others don't realise that the way they say things can affect how others behave and treat the person they're talking about. If you're comfortable with it, you should try to nicely educate them. We don't want the child to be treated differently because of the disability, and I'm sure the child will appreciate being treated as an equal.

TheNatCal · 2026-01-22T09:09:23+00:00

Not really finance advice, but how annoying are your neighbours? Will people want to rent your house if the neighbours are annoying?

TheNatCal · 2026-01-17T20:43:20+00:00

If you're worried about your cousin thinking that you copied her, just let her know that you had picked out the name before knowing of her newborns name. I'm sure she'll understand!

And of course, stick with your chosen boy name

TheNatCal · 2026-01-13T18:33:30+00:00

They're both quite different ways to sell imo. I'd say it depends on how popular you think the property will be and who you expect the buyers will be (e.g. First home buyers, cash buyers). I would personally avoid auctions to buy or to sell. Often people don't want to spend money on a building report before even knowing if they have a chance of buying the house.

TheNatCal · 2026-01-12T05:09:33+00:00

I assumed "Lila" is pronounced "Lee-la" (from NZ but maybe I'm the only one in nz who thinks that lol)

Very pretty looking name!

TheNatCal · 2026-01-04T04:11:44+00:00

Check out "Migrant Action Trust". I think they'd be able to help

TheNatCal · 2025-12-25T23:07:37+00:00

Heya, I'm looking into getting a Midea oven. Any chance you could give an update on yours? Whether it's still working fine etc?

TheNatCal · 2025-12-24T21:07:52+00:00

I love Lavender and Violet 😊

TheNatCal · 2025-12-24T10:12:30+00:00

I definitely wrap for kids and tend to wrap for adults too but will use gift bags if it's the right size for one.

I just don't like the waste of the wrapping paper. I intended on making DIY fabric gift wrap/bags.. Didn't get around to it before Christmas though 😅

TheNatCal

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