Apartment and unit prices are finally on the climb in Auckland. Could they be a good option for your residential investment property portfolio?
What should I look for in a property manager?
If you’re leaving your investment property in a property manager’s care, you want to make sure their hands are steady. What should you look for?
The cash rate tumbles
The Reserve Bank has managed to get the element of surprise and chopped the cash rate down to 3.25 per cent. But will this fuel Auckland prices?
Why should I use an accountant?
Think you can go it alone? An accountant can help keep your residential investment property on track and make sure you’re up to date with tax.
To insure or not to insure?
To insure or not insure? There’s a clear answer: Insure! Landlord’s insurance can cover everything from extreme weather to malicious tenants.
Auckland building back on track
You’ll be glad to know that building consent numbers have soared – and the RBNZ has nailed down what they intend to do about lending to investors.
What lessons could Australia learn from us?
Wondering who has it better out of Australia or New Zealand? According to an economist, our investment market is well on top of theirs!
Capital gains v rental yield: Which is better?
Some investors are big advocates of capital gain to get a good return; others like rental yield. So what are the differences between the two?
Regional property markets show strength
New figures show that sales are cooling down for winter in Auckland, while the surrounding regions have been showing some encouraging signs of growth.
What makes a good tenant?
What makes a good tenant? They should pay rent on time and keep the your property in good condition – but you’ll need to keep them happy, too.
The basics of tax deductions
If you’re running your investment property as a rental, you can write off certain costs. So what can you claim back – and what’s off limits?
Is your property a long-term investment?
The budget continues to send waves through the New Zealand housing industry, especially the latest tax measures for property speculators.