War over capital gains tax begins
An anti-capital gains tax campaign was launched by ACT today – even though the Tax Working Group’s final report is not due to be made public till Thursday.
The DIY landlords
INVESTOR PROFILE: One young Masterton couple have amassed a portfolio with 13 income streams in four years and their story proves that the DIY route is a strategy to seriously consider.
A good time to buy?
There’s slowing price growth and subdued sales nationwide – and yet a new survey shows the number of people who think it’s a good time to buy a house is at a five and a half year high.
Auckland prices at 35 month low
The City of Sails’ median price has fallen to its lowest point in over three years although there are still pockets of price growth around the region.
Song of subdued values remains the same
New data from QV leaves little doubt that property value growth is slowing around the country, but that doesn’t mean a major decline is coming.
No let-up in affordability issues
Housing affordability has improved in New Zealand’s most expensive regions but it’s deteriorating on a nationwide basis.
COMMENT: Ring-fencing rules could mean 116,000 less rentals
Ring-fencing of rental losses on rental properties could end up resulting in 116,000 fewer rentals, Stop the War on Tenancies spokesman Mike Butler cautions.
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War over capital gains tax begins
An anti-capital gains tax campaign was launched by ACT today – even though the Tax Working Group’s final report is not due to be made public till Thursday.
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The DIY landlords
INVESTOR PROFILE: One young Masterton couple have amassed a portfolio with 13 income streams in four years and their story proves that the DIY route is a strategy to seriously consider.
-
A good time to buy?
There’s slowing price growth and subdued sales nationwide – and yet a new survey shows the number of people who think it’s a good time to buy a house is at a five and a half year high.
-
Auckland prices at 35 month low
The City of Sails’ median price has fallen to its lowest point in over three years although there are still pockets of price growth around the region.
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Song of subdued values remains the same
New data from QV leaves little doubt that property value growth is slowing around the country, but that doesn’t mean a major decline is coming.
-
No let-up in affordability issues
Housing affordability has improved in New Zealand’s most expensive regions but it’s deteriorating on a nationwide basis.
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COMMENT: Ring-fencing rules could mean 116,000 less rentals
Ring-fencing of rental losses on rental properties could end up resulting in 116,000 fewer rentals, Stop the War on Tenancies spokesman Mike Butler cautions.
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Confidence in rental property at 4 year low
Investors’ belief that rental property is the investment most likely to generate good returns just keeps diminishing, the latest ASB Investor Confidence Report shows.
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Altered landscape for investors
This year’s Squirrel property investors’ survey reveals that uncertainty over government policy changes reigns supreme and that’s impacting on how investors go about their business.
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How Australia’s Royal Commission could affect NZ investors
Shockwaves are running through Australia’s finance industry following the Royal Commission’s damning report so how could the recommendations impact on New Zealand investors?
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Super City sales up, prices down
Acceptance that Auckland is now a buyer’s market has set in as Barfoot & Thompson’s latest data reveals a modest start to the year.
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Consents reach peak level
New dwelling consents have hit a 14 year high and one economist believes they are now at the level required to keep pace with population growth.
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Harbourside metropolis
Strong economic and population growth and a tight rental market mean Tauranga remains an appealing option for investors, writes Miriam Bell.
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Regional prices hit record highs
A lack of housing stock on the market is the driving force behind a slew of record high asking prices in markets around the country.
