Matters Journal
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Welcome to the Luxe Matters Journal, where New Zealand’s finest homes meet expert guidance. Explore elegant housekeeping insights and refined tips from industry specialists to maintain a home that is impeccably cared for and effortlessly luxurious.
Top Trends in Home Management 2025
In 2025, home management is undergoing a transformation. No longer just about keeping things tidy or ticking off chores, it now intersects with technology, wellness, sustainability, and design to shape the way we live. The modern home is a dynamic ecosystem – one that responds to our routines, supports our wellbeing, and reflects our values.
5-Star Airbnb Cleaning Standards: How to Impress Your Guests
In the short-term rental market, presentation is everything. Whether you’re hosting for the first time or managing a high-performing Airbnb, you’ll know (or soon find out!) that guests expect more. Cleanliness, comfort and attention to detail are no longer nice-to-haves, they’re essential for five-star reviews, and repeat business.
How to Choose the Best Housekeeping Service for Your Home
Modern housekeeping has evolved. It’s no longer just about ticking off a cleaning checklist, it’s about creating a home that supports your lifestyle, reflects your values, and runs effortlessly in the background. With today’s busy routines and high expectations, many homeowners in New Zealand are turning to house management services that offer more than a surface-level tidy.
How to Maintain a Clean and Inviting Airbnb Property
Airbnb guests expect hotel-standard hygiene as a baseline. Sparkling bathrooms, freshly laundered linens, dust-free surfaces and a welcoming scent aren’t optional, they’re must-haves. A single oversight can lead to lower ratings and lost bookings.
Living overseas & knowing our property is in caring hands offering us an A+ service is reassuring. We don't have to worry about anything & Anas team always go that extra mile. Ana is easy and direct with her communication, with an approachable manner she is always making it a seamless operation with us being so far away from our home.
Matters does not disappoint - I recommend to all colleagues in need of housekeeping & general house management. Those hidden hands are appreciated in our very busy household. We have been with Ana & team for 2 years.
Top team; so greatful we stumbled across Matters upon moving home from Hong Kong.
Absolute Wizard! Eye for detail like no other, we adore Ana's team, we have been with her since June 2021. Her manner is enthusiastic which rubs off on her staff who greet us 3 times a week with a smile & leave behind a squeaky clean home xx
Ana is exceptional; with her hands on the pulse at all times & honest communication we feel our family home is in safe hands & handled with the utmost care. 100% +++ recommend Ana & her team of fantastic housekeepers who turn over our home efficiently and exceptionally.
Our airbnb is in dedicated hands on hands. Direct & consistent communication makes it easy to know exactly where we are at & allows open lines of comms with an infectious bubbly & friendly voice behind each phone call. Ana is great; her staff are reliable. We highly recommend Matters. Nga Mihi
We work huge JOBS we also have loads of kids...Ana's team of housekeepers are immaculate. They go the extra mile + every time. Ana has an eye like no other & a relatable, personable demeanour to match. Our household wouldn't function in seamless order & upkeep like it does without her service. Love XX
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