08 March 2013
While we (property investors, home buyers, Kris Pedersen Mortgages) are closing watching RBNZand#8217;s every move regarding the OCR and the impact on interest rates they are watching us! Mortgage rates are wonderfully low right now and weand#8217;re keen to see it stay this way. & However there are economic factors at play that may upset [...]
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06 March 2013
Grant Hoey and Steve Goodey of PropertyTutors provide knowledge and know how for property investors on investing in Apartments. The apartment market particularly in Auckland is booming and the time is right to and#8216;make hay why the sun shinesand#8217; so to speak. Watch this video on Apartment Investing by Grant Hoey, an avid investor and [...]
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03 March 2013
Who said there no capital gains when investing in Auckland city apartments. Hi Grant Hoey hereand#8230;.since purchasing my first apartment in 2006 the apartments are now seeing a good strong return on investment from capital growth. Reinforcing the even stronger positive cashflow that we have had for a number of years from these investment products [...]
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02 March 2013
New Zealandand#8217;s residential property market is well and truly alight with the Christchurch rebuild well underway and the freeing up of more land in Auckland giving rise to new property builds. & So does this mean we should be expecting a rise in lending rates any time soon? Any rise in lending rates and the [...]
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01 March 2013
It has to be acknowledged that the vast majority of people in this world are decent. They are digging in, trying to make a living. Some are employed and some are running businesses. And some make poor lifestyle choices and end up becoming meth criminals.
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25 February 2013
A shift to “sum insured” rather than current full replacement or reinstatement will require property owners to be proactive to ensure any building and improvements are adequately covered. Possibly a need to provide insurance certificates (or similar certification) to identify clearly the sum insured.
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13 February 2013
Recent debate on the subject of meth contamination of property has identified that some property investors feel we are making a fuss over something that isn’t that much of an issue.
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07 February 2013
A few days ago there was an interesting news item on NZHerald. & Tenants were forced to move out of an apartment block due to the property not been permitted for residential purposes. Often there are unforeseen circumstances which can result in an eviction even when tenancy agreements are in place so it pays to [...]
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25 January 2013
You can afford the rental property you desire in Auckland even though rental increases are skyrocketing. Landlords can also win with more bond protection for their rental property
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23 January 2013
Most people instinctively know that contamination from meth is a serious problem. They know it will cost money to sort out. Importantly, they know it will cost them money, potentially tens of thousands, if they get stuck with the problem.
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23 January 2013
The New Year is well under way and prospective tenants are heading back to the city in droves to secure the best (and probably) cheapest apartments to rent.
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15 January 2013
A cashflow positive property is when your rental income exceeds your mortgage repayments, rates and other costs. It means that the property is self sufficient and doesn’t usually need a ‘top up’ when your mortgage repayments or other expenses are due. Unfortunately these types of properties are quite rare!
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15 January 2013
One of the best things you can do when buying a property to renovate for a profit is to buy under value to begin with. Why pay retail when you can help a distressed seller (buy their property at a discount), renovate it well and make a tidy profit.
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08 January 2013
Is 2013 going to be the year of BondAssist's bond guarantee? I predict it is as rents rise and landlords look for more security for their investment property. So what is a bond guarantee and how is it a win, win for tenants and landlords alike?
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08 January 2013
Auckland there's no stopping its economic growth and it being the powerhouse of New Zealand. Housing sales are up, and new build consents are also on the rise.
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21 December 2012
More and more New Zealand property investors are considering Auckland Apartments. As a property investment, apartments offer attractive yields and banks are now more open to lending for apartment purchases. PropertyTutors recommend you do your research to ensure property investment success.
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