Why the future is not bleak for the housing market
Uncertainty continues to cast its shadow over the housing market but economist Tony Alexander has put together a list of reasons which offset the negatives and mean the market remains well-supported.
SuperCity sales defy expectations – for now
Auckland’s property market defied economic forecasts in June but that doesn’t mean it will continue to do so, according to the city’s largest real estate agency.
Consents rebound likely to be short-lived
There was a strong increase in residential building consents in May but economists say the rebound won’t last.
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Four new buyers’ markets emerge
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COMMENT: Are Airbnb hosts in breach of the RTA?
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Signs of confidence but early days yet
Tough economic times might be ahead but a new report from REINZ shows there are some early signs of...
Survey reveals lending concerns
Mortgage advisers are concerned about tightening lending criteria and tough servicing tests, despite...
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Rental replacement
“Our property manager has allowed our tenant to break a fixed term tenancy without ensuring that they will continue to pay the rent until a replacement tenant is signed up and paying rent. REINZ advised that we should try to resolve the situation by talking to the property management company's director. But this is the...”
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Changing ownership structure
“My husband and I currently own investment properties jointly. We are looking to change the ownership structure to “tenants in common” (for the purpose of our wills). Would the change to tenants in common trigger the bright line test and, therefore, a tax liability?
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Addressing property damage
“I have a question on property damage: How long does a landlord have to file and seek costs after the fact (of the property damage? Also, do you still need another Tenancy ruling prior to taking civil action?
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Our expert Jennifer Sykes responds »
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