Property Investment has always been an attractive investment option for many Kiwis. However, like any other investment, it comes with its share of...
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The housing market never stands still, especially in the three years post-COVID. Indeed, the current downturn has already been in progress for almost...
This question is from Mel: I own a property (freehold house) with a separate garage that has been legally converted to a minor dwelling (50 sqm)...
There are a few things to keep in mind if you are a New Zealand taxpayer preparing for an IRD residential property tax audit: Understand the...
Like most New Zealanders, I watched in horror as the footage from Cyclone Gabrielle started to come in, feeling a mixture of relief and guilt that my...
To provide a quick guide, sometimes analysts and commentators (me included) will run simple numbers that compare the average rent in an area to its...
… exactly as you would a bully IRL, ignore him/her/*insert gender-appropriate terminology* and take active steps to protect yourself (in case...
Brace yourself Auckland! There is more bad weather to come 😓 The good thing is, this time we have plenty of warning. So, let’s get on with...
Our thoughts go out to those affected by the anniversary weekend floods. Flood remediation and tenancy reinstatement can be long and arduous for many...
If I had a dollar for every time a landlord says, ‘I charge my tenants cheap rent because they are good tenants,’ I would be a wealthy man. As if...
As we kick into another year, I thought it was worth a high-level assessment of where things currently stand in the property investment market and...
Over the course of 2022, we’ve seen a buyer’s market emerge, with listings up, sales volumes down, and property values falling. Admittedly, new...
There is no doubt that 2023 is going to be a bumpy ride for property investors. Wouldn’t it be SO GOOD to take a peek at what successful real...
Termination is not a get-out-of-jail card for HHS If you plan to rent out your property for as long as possible without meeting the Healthy Homes...
New HHS compliance timeframe announced This morning the government announced an extension to the Healthy Homes Standards (HHS) compliance deadline...
I was recently talking about buying the wrong property to a developer whom I admire greatly and with more than 40 years of experience in property...
