Newsletter Archive
Please enjoy our previous Total Talk newsletter issues.
![Total Talk Summer 2025]( "Total Talk Summer 2025")
Total Talk Summer 2025
Summer Loving
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to embrace the opportunities of the New Yea...
![Total Talk October 2024]( "Total Talk October 2024")
Total Talk October 2024
Spring has Sprung!
As the chill of winter fades and nature begins to bloom, we're greeted with the vibrant energy of Sp...
![Total Talk Winter 2024]( "Total Talk Winter 2024")
Total Talk Winter 2024
Winter is here in it's full glory
Well, winter has arrived in all its glory although it was pleasing to say farewell to the heavy rain...
![Total Talk April 2024]( "Total Talk April 2024")
Total Talk April 2024
Autumn is now in full swing
With our autumn real estate market now in full swing here at Total Realty, our properties for sale u...
![Total Talk December 2023]( "Total Talk December 2023")
Total Talk December 2023
What Should I Consider When Selling My Home In Summer?
It's a question often asked so we spoke to Dave Price, Total Realty's General Manager and asked him ...
![Total Talk Spring 2023]( "Total Talk Spring 2023")
Total Talk Spring 2023
Dispelling the myths about our 1.5% fee!
We are often challenged about how we can deliver a real estate agency service for a fee significantl...
![Total Talk June 2023]( "Total Talk June 2023")
Total Talk June 2023
Market conditions and changes - an update from our business owner
Well, Winter certainly feels like it is upon us this week! If we needed a reminder that we are in Ju...
![Total Talk March 2023]( "Total Talk March 2023")
Total Talk March 2023
Selling a house in autumn has several advantages
With clear skies and mild temperatures, the autumn season helps reduce stress commonly associated wi...
![Total Talk December 2022]( "Total Talk December 2022")
Total Talk December 2022
Here's To Summer
Isn’t it wonderful to be approaching the summer break with a little more freedom this year! I for ...
![Total Talk September 2022]( "Total Talk September 2022")
Total Talk September 2022
Hello Warmer Weather!
As spring approaches many of us will start turning our attention to our outdoor areas; having a comf...
![Total Talk July 2022]( "Total Talk July 2022")
Total Talk July 2022
A New GM for Total Realty!
We are proud to announce the recent appointment of Dave Price AREINZ as our new general manager....
![Total Talk March 2022]( "Total Talk March 2022")
Total Talk March 2022
Welcoming 2022
Introduction of the Updated Responsible Lending Code. The "responsbile lending code" was first put i...
![Total Talk December 2020]( "Total Talk December 2020")
Total Talk December 2020
Total Realty Overview 2020
As we approach the end of 2020 I think we can all agree that it has been a year like no other! With ...
![Total Talk April 2020]( "Total Talk April 2020")
Total Talk April 2020
Real Estate Under Covid-19 Level 3
Our thoughts are with all of our clients at this time as you work through the challenges and navigat...
![Total Talk November 2019]( "Total Talk November 2019")
Total Talk November 2019
On the Move with Children
Moving with a family can be stressful at the best of times. Whether you have a bouncing baby or a tr...
![Total Talk August 2019]( "Total Talk August 2019")
Total Talk August 2019
Buying a new home? Not sure where to begin?
Thinking about buying a new home can be stressful for anyone. You have to discuss the move with your...
![Total Talk June 2019]( "Total Talk June 2019")
Total Talk June 2019
EQC changes impact buyers and sellers
In February 2019, the Earthquake Commission (EQC) Act changed. The Act changes are relevant to all N...
![Total Talk April 2019]( "Total Talk April 2019")
Total Talk April 2019
Settlement Day – What Happens?
If you are purchasing, settlement day is the day you pay the balance of the purchase price and the p...
![Total Talk February 2019]( "Total Talk February 2019")
Total Talk February 2019
Healthy Home Standards – by 2024
Private landlords have until July 1, 2021 to ensure rental properties comply with thestandards recen...
![Total Talk December 2018]( "Total Talk December 2018")
Total Talk December 2018
AML and How it May Affect You
The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Act 2017 (“AMLCFT”) pu...
![Total Talk October 2018]( "Total Talk October 2018")
Total Talk October 2018
Government suggests new standards regarding rental properties
Whilst we do not have a property management division at Total Realty, we do sell a lot of rental pro...
![Total Talk June 2018]( "Total Talk June 2018")
Total Talk June 2018
3 Great Reasons to Sell Your Home in Winter
Spring is often referred to as the “real estate selling season”. There are, however, advantages ...
![Total Talk February 2018]( "Total Talk February 2018")
Total Talk February 2018
How to Make the next 12 Months Your Best Yet!
A ‘bucket list’ is a detailed list of everything you would like to do and experience in your lif...
![Total Talk August 2017]( "Total Talk August 2017")
Total Talk August 2017
House Photography Tips – A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
At Total Realty we pride ourselves on the fact that we professionally photograph every property we m...
![Total Talk April 2017]( "Total Talk April 2017")
Total Talk April 2017
Game Plan for Home Sellers
It's natural to think your house is priceless, or hope it's worth at least more than when you bought...
![Total Talk February 2017]( "Total Talk February 2017")
Total Talk February 2017
Ever wondered why we move house so much?
Not too long ago it was the norm to only move once or twice in your entire lifetime, finding a home ...
![Total Talk October 2016]( "Total Talk October 2016")
Total Talk October 2016
The Super Home Movement
Launched in Christchurch the Superhome Movement is aiming to revolutionise the way Kiwis look at hou...
![Total Talk August 2016]( "Total Talk August 2016")
Total Talk August 2016
Total Realty's Top Tips for preparing your home for sale
Pack away your personal photographs and family heirlooms. Studies have shown that buyers find it eas...
![Total Talk June 2016]( "Total Talk June 2016")
Total Talk June 2016
Is Solar Power for You?
Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are a serious option to consider when building your new home....
![Total Talk April 2016]( "Total Talk April 2016")
Total Talk April 2016
You Talked – We Listened!
Last month Total Realty conducted a survey of over 6000 people who had bought or sold in the past fe...
![Total Talk February 2016]( "Total Talk February 2016")
Total Talk February 2016
Tips for keeping your New Year's resolutions!
Experts on goal setting have explored the science behind keeping your resolutions and we thought we ...
![Total Talk December 2015]( "Total Talk December 2015")
Total Talk December 2015
Keep Safe this Christmas!
Us Kiwi’s love our summer BBQs. Below is a list of safety tips for BBQ use this summer:...
![Total Talk October 2015]( "Total Talk October 2015")
Total Talk October 2015
New Rules for Landlords – Are You Up to Date?
The Residential Tenancies Act is to be strengthened with new requirements for insulation, smoke alar...
![Total Talk August 2015]( "Total Talk August 2015")
Total Talk August 2015
Do You Rank in the Top 7 Features that most Home Buyers Want?
www. totalrealty .co.nz July/August 2015 Do You Rank in the Top 7 Features that most Home Buyers Wan...
![Total Talk June 2015]( "Total Talk June 2015")
Total Talk June 2015
Smart Homes go Mainstream
I must confess the idea of a fully automated home slightly terrifies me. I love the simplicity of tu...
![Total Talk April 2015]( "Total Talk April 2015")
Total Talk April 2015
What Our Home Says About Who We Are
The way our home looks says a good deal about who we are and hints at our individualities. That's wh...
![Total Talk February 2015]( "Total Talk February 2015")
Total Talk February 2015
5 Big Design Trends to Try Right Now
Every year home design trends come and go but it’s never too late to try something new. Update you...
