Investor confidence slumps
Confidence in the outlook for residential property prices has fallen dramatically, according to Colliers International’s first quarterly survey since the election.
Little relief for buyers - REINZ
Potential buyers looking for price relief are out of luck with the latest REINZ data revealing ongoing price rises, despite faltering sales numbers.
Landlords: don’t overlook smoke alarms
Failure to install smoke alarms in his “ramshackle” rental property has left an Auckland landlord with a $2000 fine – and MBIE warning landlords not to overlook their obligations.
Tokoroa - Potential 8.3% GY - Modernised 3 Bedroom Home
$155,000
This is a well presented home inside that has been modernised and with a freshly painted exterior. Inside is very well presented with a modern kitchen, large pantry, 3 good sized bedrooms, a combined dining/kitchen...
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Reckless damage by tenants not intentional
Extensive cigarette damage to the carpets of a rental property, which had a ban on smoking in the tenancy...
Year of the yield
With value increases tailing off, for investors it’s the year to focus on yield – and opportunities...
15 year high for Auckland consents
There was a strong pre-Christmas lift in consent issuance with the national total hitting a 13 year high...
Reducing pet rental risks
Taking a pet-friendly approach to rental property can deliver significant benefits to landlords - if...
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Failure to vacate
“My tenants and I agreed on a date to end the tenancy early as they had failed to pay bond and had also stopped paying rent. One day before that agreed date they emailed me to say that they were extending their stay for another three weeks. They have still not paid any rent. I have not agreed to this new arrangement. What...”
Our expert Jennifer Sykes responds »
Rental arrears issues
“Due to my garage flooding my landlord agreed to lowering my rent either until I move or until he fixes the garage. The flooding also damaged a lot of my property in the garage but my landlord has refused to pay for it.
There are a lot of problems so I have served him with a remedy. But now he is hiring property managers...”
Our expert Bernard Parker responds »
Deductible skylight work
“We have an 80's era rental. Our tenant alerted us that water was leaking into the bathroom around the skylight when it rained. They also noted the inside wood surrounding the skylight had bulging. Outside inspection showed old acrylic skylight was worn and cracked and the flashings needed replacing.
So we replaced...”
Our expert Mark Withers responds »
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See also: Residental Dwelling Sales statistics »