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New Zealand’s hidden link to the palm oil industry
Many of us remember the public outcry that occurred when it became known that Cadbury were going to…
How to donate effectively
Organisations like GiveWell, and the charities they support fly under the radar because they don't have big marketing budgets. They don't hire marketing companies to knock on your door and they certainly don't run TV adverts. They spend as much money as possible on the causes they believe in because that's the right thing to do.
Why that real estate agent never called you back
Why didn't they ring? Did they think you weren't serious? Did they think you didn't have enough money? Was it because you went to the open home wearing track pants and flip-flops?
Agent Advice: How to improve your phone conversations
Don't listen with the intent to respond. Listen with the intent to understand. If you find yourself thinking about what to say next, before they have finished talking, then you aren't actively listening as well as you should be.
How to create the warm healthy homes we all need
An ex-Nasa engineer explains how to find and/or build the healthiest homes possible.
Will tenancy law changes mean increased rents?
Henry Cooke from stuff recently put out this report which is worth a read. My two cents on…
How to generate more buyer enquiry
If you are unsatisfied with the amount of enquiry you are getting, use this checklist to come up with ideas to get things moving.
How to help your kids into a home
With property prices as high as they are, many first home buyers are only able to purchase a…
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