A question from Mark: My tenant has asked to put a cabin (at her cost) on the front lawn to give her family more space. I’m concerned about the...
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In the tradition of calling a spade a spade, Chlöe Swarbrick's latest members' bill should be appropriately renamed as the Residential Tenancies...
There’s always plenty to watch in the housing market, especially when somebody becomes an investor and looks to keep growing their portfolio. This...
At the end of last year, we suggested that a big-picture theme for the property market in 2023 would be continued weakness for the first half of the...
The CoreLogic Buyer Classification figures show that multiple property owners (regardless of whether they’re using a mortgage or not) have accounted...
Sandhu’s story is an alarming one. After termination and eviction, groups (that may or may not be affiliated with the tenant) arrived at the...
The best time to build a home was yesterday, and the second best time is today. Year after year, industry pressures, new regulations, and inflating...
This question is from Kenny: I am about to refinance to a new lender for a property I bought in 2016. Would the refinance trigger Bright-line and...
At a recent presentation I gave to a group of property investors, the part that generated by far and away the most discussion and, dare I say...
Property Investment has always been an attractive investment option for many Kiwis. However, like any other investment, it comes with its share of...
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...
