Shortage reshapes Hamilton market
Not so long ago Hamilton was one of the stars of the boom market, but now the country’s fourth largest city is adjusting to a new normal.
Caution behind muted expectations
Increasing numbers of people think house prices are set to get higher over the next year but price expectations still remain below recent highs.
Foreign buyers now banned
The Government’s bill banning foreign buyers from purchasing existing residential properties has been given the Parliamentary green light to become law.
REINZ data suggests "buyers' market" in Auckland
Auckland property is becoming increasingly attractive to buyers, according to ASB, after latest REINZ data revealed flattening prices continued into July.
Manawatu property man
One Palmerston North investor lives and breathes property which has brought him both success and security – and now he is sharing his story.
Failure to provide heating costs
Landlords must provide an approved form of heating in their rental properties – and ensuring there are working power points is no longer enough.
Reserve Bank springs surprise with dovish OCR forecast
The Reserve Bank surprised economists by signalling it may keep the OCR rate at 1.75% until 2020, pushing back its forecasts in a dovish statement this morning.
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Shortage reshapes Hamilton market
Not so long ago Hamilton was one of the stars of the boom market, but now the country’s fourth largest city is adjusting to a new normal.
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Caution behind muted expectations
Increasing numbers of people think house prices are set to get higher over the next year but price expectations still remain below recent highs.
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Foreign buyers now banned
The Government’s bill banning foreign buyers from purchasing existing residential properties has been given the Parliamentary green light to become law.
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REINZ data suggests "buyers' market" in Auckland
Auckland property is becoming increasingly attractive to buyers, according to ASB, after latest REINZ data revealed flattening prices continued into July.
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Manawatu property man
One Palmerston North investor lives and breathes property which has brought him both success and security – and now he is sharing his story.
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Failure to provide heating costs
Landlords must provide an approved form of heating in their rental properties – and ensuring there are working power points is no longer enough.
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Reserve Bank springs surprise with dovish OCR forecast
The Reserve Bank surprised economists by signalling it may keep the OCR rate at 1.75% until 2020, pushing back its forecasts in a dovish statement this morning.
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Proof rent can be paid crucial
Rent arrears are a big problem so landlords need to know their tenants can pay the rent - but that doesn’t mean viewing their bank statements is necessary.
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Slow rise for Auckland rents
Auckland rents are rising at the slowest pace in years, according to Barfoot & Thompson’s latest quarterly rental market update.
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Rate hike challenge looming
Holiday accommodation providers hit by Auckland Council’s new targeted rates system might be taking their opposition to the scheme to court.
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How to profit from the new plan
The Super City’s new Unitary Plan provides interesting reading for Auckland property owners. Could you be an “accidental investor”? Hamish Firth from Mt Hobson Group tells all.
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Auckland sales, listings down
Market activity in Auckland remains muted, but Barfoot & Thompson’s latest data shows sales have picked up from the lows they hit last winter.
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Bed tax diminishes value of Airbnb rentals
Auckland Council’s new targeted rate will hit the value of investment properties being used as short-terms rentals on platforms like Airbnb or Bookabach, one industry insider warns.
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Tenant turnover trending down
Tenants are staying put for longer and that means the rental market has got significantly tighter, according to a new report.
