Budget eyes property market
Warrants of fitness for rental properties will be trialled in New Zealand homes, the Government has announced.
Kiwi houses too expensive: IMF
New Zealand houses are overvalued by as much as 25%, the International Monetary Fund has said in its annual economic assessment of the country.
Buyers giving up: Survey
Buyers are despairing of ever being able to find a property, according to the latest BNZ/REINZ survey of real estate agents.
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Sales numbers up but prices ease: REINZ
More houses were sold last month than in any April for six years, the Real Estate Institute says. ...
Accord fast-tracks developments
Developers will be able to push through subdivisions in less than a quarter of the time under a housing...
Stats hide large variations: QV
QV’s latest data reveals some of the huge disparity in the property market in New Zealand at the moment....
QV reports price momentum spreading
New Zealand’s house price increases are now being driven by all the main centres, not just Auckland...
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Mortgagee sale's tenancy issues
“We have puchased a property through a mortgagee sale. The existing tenant is paying the former landlord, therefore he is a squatter. The former landlord has told the tenant that she is still the owner of the property. Can I apply for a possession order? It can take several weeks to get a Tenancy Tribunal hearing. Is there...”
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Refurbishment depreciation?
“Our property has been rented permanently for a number of years. We now need to upgrade replacing carpets, drape, painting etc. Are these costs expenses (deductable repairs and maintenance) or do they need to be treated as capital expenditure?
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Privacy around inspection photos
“Can the property management company who cares for my properties take photos during an inspection if the tenant has concerns and has not given permission for any photos to be taken (apart from any damage that has not previously been noted)? Is this invasion of the tenant's privacy?
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