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.
Kiwis backing rental property
Rental property is still New Zealanders’ top pick for investment returns, the latest ASB survey of investor confidence shows.
Rotorua - Options - Cashflow or landbank
$104,000
The house is 3 bedroom and in sound condition and currently tenanting at $185 per week.
Cashflow now. Plenty of Add Value. Neighbouring Section available to buy as well. Both larger that 1200sqm. Could...
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Budget eyes property market
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Kiwi houses too expensive: IMF
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Buyers giving up: Survey
Buyers are despairing of ever being able to find a property, according to the latest BNZ/REINZ survey...
Sales numbers up but prices ease: REINZ
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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...”
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Key return on early exit?
“My tenant is leaving the property early. Can I ask for the keys back and expect them to continue to pay rent until the end of the tenancy?
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Bathroom heating obligations?
“What are the landlord's obligations regarding heating/ventilation in the bathroom? From reading previous answers about heating, I gather there are no specific requirements. What would be a situation where installation of a heating device in the bathroom would be deemed necessary? We have none but there is just a small...”
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