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The changing face of property management

By Mike Henderson / Dec 6, 2018 4:30:00 PM

New Zealand's property management landscape is subject to significant change. Legislation changes regarding property are hard to keep up with, let alone comply with. But once these changes are in ...

Topics: property manager, Property Management

Auckland a buyers' market as listings increase

By Mike Henderson / Nov 29, 2018 11:00:00 AM

Topics: housing market, New Zealand housing market

Family home vs investment property, what's the difference?

By Mike Henderson / Nov 22, 2018 10:43:07 AM

For many Kiwis today, getting a step up the property ladder raises the question of investing in a family home versus an investment property. Perhaps you can live where you really want to by renting, but own ...

Topics: property investment

Are you selling or settling?

By Mike Henderson / Nov 7, 2018 2:30:19 PM

Every homeowner wants the best possible price when selling their property. A number of factors come into a sale price, and while you may feel you know your property's true ...

Topics: free market appraisal, selling property, right time to sell, how to get ready to sell, To sell or not to sell, Working out the right time to sell, Selling, nz real estate

What you need to know before buying off building plans

By Mike Henderson / Oct 29, 2018 4:35:03 PM

Looking to buy a home? Here's something to consider at the start of your buying journey: will you buy an existing home, or buy off the plan?

What you need to know before buying off building plans

Topics: Buying

5 traps to avoid for first home buyers

By Mike Henderson / Oct 15, 2018 4:17:00 PM

You're ready to venture into the market and take your first step onto the property ladder. Buying your own home is an exciting time but it can also be a daunting task, full of complexities if you're ...

Topics: Buying

New Zealanders are back into the housing market

By Mike Henderson / Oct 9, 2018 4:17:30 PM

If you’re considering a move on the property ladder, now is looking like a great time to do so, as listings soar in several regions across the country.

New Zealanders are back into the housing market

Topics: New Zealand housing market, Property News

5 steps to a swift sale

By Mike Henderson / Oct 2, 2018 10:56:20 AM

You’re ready to sell your house. Perhaps the kids have left home and you need to downsize and you’d like a change in lifestyle or it’s simply time to buy your dream home. Whatever the reason, your current home no ...

Topics: Selling

Change alert for those renting on Airbnb or Bookabach

By Mike Henderson / Sep 27, 2018 9:56:28 AM

If you own a property and are considering renting it out through websites like Airbnb or Bookabach, proposed changes to rates could affect you. Under new council regulations, homeowners who ...

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Topics: Property News

Early spring market for Auckland and Canterbury

By Mike Henderson / Sep 13, 2018 9:47:07 AM

August was a month of record highs and lows in housing, with signs of an early spring market in two of the country's biggest centres. During the month, asking prices reached record highs ...