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Property

Q&A – Living the good life at Paerata Rise

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How long have you lived in Paerata Rise? We purchased our site in July 2020, through Precision Homes, with our build commencing in February 2021....

10 things you’ll love about living in Paerata Rise

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A Master‑Planned Township Paerata Rise spans over 300 ha and will ultimately include around 4500–5000 homes, combined with terraced houses, duplexes, apartments, and standalone family homes. Semi‑Rural,...

Where community grows and your dream home rises

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Nestled between the lifestyle-rich villages of Karaka and the growing hub of Pukekohe, Paerata Rise is more than just a place to live; it’s...

Q&A with Paerata Rise first-home buyers

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What drew you to Paerata Rise when looking for your first home? We were looking for an affordable home that didn’t feel or look like...

Q&A with young family in Paerata Rise

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How long have you lived in Paerata Rise, and where did you move from? We’ve been in Paerata Rise for about 3½ years. We moved...

Paerata Rise – the lifestyle move you’ve been waiting for

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  If you’re looking for a vibrant, connected, and beautifully designed community to call home, look no further than Paerata Rise. Nestled between the convenience of...

Rating valuations released to Auckland ratepayers

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Auckland ratepayers will receive new property valuations this week, as Auckland Council prepares to update rates from July 1. The rating valuations Auckland property owners...

Balclutha family win Franklin home

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A third Franklin home has been handed over as a Heart Foundation Lottery grand prize. Tractor salesman Harry never would have guessed that a missed...

Slowest rise in building costs in years

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CoreLogic New Zealand says residential construction costs are rising at one of the slowest annual rates on record. It says its latest Cordell Construction Cost...

Local real estate agents give back to the community

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Nearly 30 charities and community groups will receive over $32,000 from Barfoot and Thompson’s Franklin branches. Pukekohe branch manager Nick Bates said the money was donated...
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