Marie Otley Real Estate

15/09/2026

🛋️ Thinking about selling your home? Before you start decluttering, repainting or rearranging furniture, it can pay to think about who your most likely buyer will be.

A growing family may be looking for storage and practical living spaces, while professionals might value a home office or flexible room. Downsizers and investors may be more focused on easy maintenance and efficient living.

The key is not simply to make your home look good. It is to help the right buyer picture themselves living there.

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Selling your home? Discover how strategic home staging can help your property stand out, connect with the right buyers and make a lasting impression.

08/09/2026

A dream home is one that works for you today and for years to come.

From easy access to low-maintenance living, small choices can make a big difference to future comfort.

☎️ Thinking about your next move? Get in touch with me today.

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More buyers are looking beyond size and luxury to homes designed for comfort, independence and the years ahead. Here's what a future-proofed home can look like.

05/09/2026

Wishing all the dads, grandads, stepdads and father figures a very happy Father’s Day. 💙

Hope you get to spend the day doing something you enjoy with the people who matter most.

02/09/2026

🛠️Thinking about renovating before you sell?

Not all home improvements deliver the same return. From boosting kerb appeal to improving energy efficiency, the right upgrades can make a home more appealing to buyers while adding real value.

📲 Thinking about selling? Contact me today to chat about how to get your property market ready.

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Discover the home improvements that deliver the best return on investment. Learn how smart renovations, kerb appeal and buyer psychology can increase your property's value.

18/08/2026

📍 July 2026 Market Update

July 2026 data released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows a New Zealand housing market where prices remain steady and sales sit within a normal historical range, but the pace of activity has slowed as buyers remain cautious and regions continue to diverge.

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13/07/2026

18/06/2026

📍 May 2026 Market Update

Data released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) says May 2026 points to a housing market that is steadier but still cautious and regionally uneven.

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29/05/2026

The long weekend is almost here 👑

Wishing you and your family a safe and relaxing King’s Birthday weekend. Whether you’re heading away or enjoying some downtime at home, I hope it’s a good one.

15/05/2026

📍 April 2026 Market Update

Despite a dip in April sales activity, most regions remained relatively steady with broader market conditions largely unchanged. Overall, the number of sales remains close to the long-term April average, highlighting that this year’s softer headline result still sits comfortably within the market’s historical range, says the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ)

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14/05/2026

Act fast!! This property is seriously for sale!!
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living, double garage on easy care section.
Call me today if you are interested in viewing this property!!