Top three Barfoot agents turn over $200m
Barfoot and Thompson's latest performance results for its agents reveal the top three had $200 million in combined sales over the past financial year.
Auckland lacking homeowners: Survey
Auckland has the lowest rate of outright home ownership in the country, Roy Morgan statistics reveal.
Get systems right, property investors reminded
Property investors are in the Inland Revenue Department’s sights – it has been given an extra $6.65 million to make sure they are paying their bills.
Manurewa - Safe South Auckland Stander! Potential 8.2% GY!...or add a sleep-out and push the yield to 8.7%
$240,350
Three Bedroom, Low Maintenance Home. Possible $10K Equity…Comparable Market Analysis of $250,000. Good size section. Rental Status: Currently under-rented at $300 p/w. Rental Appraisal: $360 –...
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Buyers giving up: Survey
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42-day notice on sale?
“We are on a periodic rental agreement and have been there for almost two and half years, the house is going to auction. I understand if sold and we need to leave then the current landlord and new owner must give us at least 42 days written notice of tenancy cancellation. Is this 42 working days or 42 consecutive days?
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ACC levies on rental income?
“We are receiving invoices from ACC claiming that we are self employed and therefore ACC are charging us ACC levies. Is it normal for a landlord to have to pay ACC levies? We are both employees of organisations and are paying ACC that way as well. The ACC charges don't seem right and we want to know if there is some...”
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Spread borrowing?
“I live overseas and own seven rental properties in New Zealand. Last year I approached the ASB to lend me some money for another rental property purchase, but I was declined in case of tenant default (even though I have sufficient additional income to make repayments). I note your advice about not having all your eggs in...”
Our expert Kris Pedersen responds »
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