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Landlords Preparation for Winter! The 3 Key Elements

Landlords Preparation for Winter! The 3 Key Elements

Part of being a landlord is preparing in advance for issues such as planned maintenance and vacancies.

Do Not Buy Coffee If You Want A House

Do Not Buy Coffee If You Want A House

A leading property investor has questioned why people on above-average wages cannot afford to buy a home after a report predicted dramatically falling home-ownership rates.

Chattels Valuation Explained

Chattels Valuation Explained

In the majority of circumstances it is worthwhile having a chattel valuation completed for tax purposes. What do we mean by worthwhile?

Tenant Damage or Wear & Depreciation – How do you Know?

Tenant Damage or Wear & Depreciation – How do you Know?

06 May 2010

Fair wear and & tear is the gradual deterioration of aspects of a property which has resulted NATURALLY or from AGE. Allen Realty property managers inspect all properties periodically and then at the expiry of a tenancy to identify fair wear and tear and/or damage.

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Planning to Retire

Planning to Retire

03 May 2010

Retirement planning is not just about saving for retirement; it’s also about having a clear idea how you want to live your life in retirement ...

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Be careful with re-fixing your Fixed Rate Mortgages

Be careful with re-fixing your Fixed Rate Mortgages

29 April 2010

Oddly enough – the New Zealand banks are trying to take a chunk of your cash for the privilege of paying more interest. Gits.

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On Inspiration

On Inspiration

27 April 2010

A friend and reader recently mentioned they were hoping for inspiration from these blogs... we trust this will suffice....

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Are you Missing out on Free Cash?

Are you Missing out on Free Cash?

27 April 2010

Many New Zealanders are still missing out on an opportunity to double or even treble their money. Recent statistics show that over 60% of Kiwis who are eligible to join KiwiSaver have not yet done so.

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Did New Zealand invent the Banking System?

Did New Zealand invent the Banking System?

23 April 2010

Ages ago, I was having coffee with a friend of mine (not a hugely unusual occurrence it has to be said), and we were discussing Banks in New Zealand.

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Giving is Easy

Giving is Easy

19 April 2010

There’s an old proverb that says: ‘May your charity increase as much as your wealth’. Given the many charitable organisations existing in New Zealand, helping others ...

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Can A Janitor Become Wealthy?

Can A Janitor Become Wealthy?

14 April 2010

Over the weekend, we had some friends round, who are interested in getting out of the Rate Race and sorting out their finances.

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Kitchen Renovations – Adding Huge Value

Kitchen Renovations – Adding Huge Value

14 April 2010

A kitchen is the centrepiece for the interior of most properties and one of the most critical areas to get right when you renovate.

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Are you Paying Too Much Tax?

Are you Paying Too Much Tax?

12 April 2010

The beginning of the new tax year on 1 April is a reminder to check that your investments are being taxed at the correct rate and that you are taking advantage of available tax benefits.

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Do Kiwis Really Have A Better Quality Of Life?

Do Kiwis Really Have A Better Quality Of Life?

12 April 2010

Shock, horror! A new survey is out that suggests Kiwis just are not taking enough holidays and are prepared to work extra rather than take even the holiday they are entitled to.

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Understanding your Money Personality

Understanding your Money Personality

06 April 2010

What kind of relationship do you have with money? Is your money plentiful or scarce? Are you afraid to take risks with money or are you a high roller? The relationship you have with money is determined by your money personality which in turn is influenced by many complex factors.

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