04 October 2010
Building a minor dwelling on an already existing title significantly boosts the return of a property through both rental earnings and capital appreciation however an awareness of council regulations is essential.
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04 October 2010
Unlike most businesses, landlords only have one customer, and that is their tenant. Landlords don't have the luxury of getting it wrong. If you get it wrong, you are left with limited options:
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30 September 2010
Property prices have fallen significantly over the last two years making houses much more affordable than they have been for some time. Despite this, buyers are still in short supply.
21 September 2010
The Supreme Court decision in Mana Property Trustee Limited v James Developments Limited gives some useful advice about minimum area clauses which developers/purchasers entering pre-sales contracts should consider.
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16 September 2010
Once the UTA 2010 commences, there are transitional arrangements that apply for 15 months. This is a short summary of the options, useful for a body corporate secretary/manager.
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15 September 2010
Although one of the smallest rooms in a house, the bathroom can be one of the most expensive to renovate.
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09 September 2010
Sean Wood, known as the ‘$15 Million Man’, brings his unique insights on building wealth and personal success to the New Zealand public in a special, one-day Masters Event.
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08 September 2010
At a networking event the other night I was asked by a group of the attendees where abouts in our local area was a good place to buy property to 'flip' or trade (buy to renovate and then sell for a profit).
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03 September 2010
There is no question that smoke alarms are a key warning device in reducing deaths caused by fires in the home.
30 August 2010
We recently have been involved with development funding with one of the main banks. The requirements for the pre-sales contracts included:
16 August 2010
Mortgagee sales are on the increase as a result of the recession and the property market downturn. If you are struggling with your mortgage payments how can you avoid having to sell your house? Here are a few tips that could help.
16 August 2010
When your property is ready for its final touches then installing window coverings will often be the final task prior to marketing for new tenants.
14 August 2010
One of the biggest financial risks faced by retirees is that they will run out of money before they run out of time.
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14 August 2010
Immigrants from the UK and New Zealand residents who have worked in the UK usually find themselves leaving behind their locked-in pension funds when they arrive in New Zealand. This can present a number of difficulties.
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31 July 2010
There are several important points with rent collection to help landlords to minimise the likelihood of arrears occurring, and the amount of arrears potentially incurred.
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26 July 2010
Two areas we are talking about here, Affordability and Banks easing up at high LVR's. Specifically 90% advances much easier so maybe ...
