The number of empty properties can be a good guide to the strength of a rental market. Here are some handy tips for deciphering this information.
3 tips for the first time investor
Making your first foray in residential property investment? Here are three pointers to set you on the course to financial independence.
3 signs a suburb is about to boom
Are more homes going under the hammer? Are properties taking less time to sell? These could be signs that an area is about to boom!
3 reasons why you should be pre-approved
When it comes to making a property investment, particularly if you’re a first timer, it can be difficult knowing where to start. How about pre-approval?
KiwiSaver: Doing your research
When it comes to retirement funds, KiwiSaver is among the most popular. But how can you make the most of your carefully collected savings?
Dismantling the Auckland Metropolitan Urban Limit: Good idea?
It looks like the Urban Limit for Auckland is going to be dissolved, but is it really going to improve housing supply as purported?
When can you withdraw your KiwiSaver early?
Have you been keeping up payments on your KiwiSaver? Here are a few ways you might be able to access that cash early if you need it.
How might the Auckland Unitary plan affect your investment?
The Auckland Unitary Plan will have widespread affects on Auckland’s property market. What might it mean for investors and will the changes be positive?
Don’t let a green opportunity blind you to red flags
Looking for the good in a property isn’t bad as long as you also keep an eye out for any negatives that could affect your investment.
RBNZ delays asset class changes until December 2014
New Zealand real estate investors with five or more properties in their portfolio need to be aware of changing asset classes later this year.
How a financial adviser can help you
Unsure of how to invest your funds? It doesn’t have to be a solo trip. Here’s how a financial adviser can help you plan your fiscal future.
What does population growth mean for my investment?
Population growth can be a significant driver behind demand for property in New Zealand, with Statistics NZ also revealing surging migration.