Professionals Blog

Tips for landlords taking on a first time renter

By Mike Henderson / Aug 10, 2018 8:20:00 AM

Being a landlord is a great way to earn additional income, but it also presents its own set of challenges - from problem tenants to maintenance costs. When it comes to sidestepping problem tenants, ...

Tips for landlords taking on a first time renter

Topics: property investment

Buying from afar: What you need to know when buying out of town

By Mike Henderson / Aug 3, 2018 1:40:54 PM

Living in Auckland can be challenging. While you might love the long hot summers, beaches and vast range of restaurants and entertainment the city has to offer, it all comes at a ...

Buying from afar: What you need to know when buying out of town

Topics: Buying

Are you ready to start your own real estate agency?

By Mike Henderson / Jul 30, 2018 10:13:41 AM

You're a successful, experienced real estate professional, proud of the results you consistently achieve for your clients. While you love your job and the fast-paced property industry, you feel like it's time ...

Are you ready to start your own real estate agency?

Topics: Pathway to Business Ownership

Auckland records a fall in new listings and asking prices are back to 2017 levels

By Mike Henderson / Jul 23, 2018 9:20:44 AM

In June, the level of new property listings fell significantly across the nation compared to the same time last year, yet asking prices and buyer interest continued to remain steady, according to ...

Topics: Property News

What a ban on letting fees means for the rental market

By Mike Henderson / Jul 13, 2018 1:16:06 PM

Property can be a great investment, but it can also be a time consuming one. As a landlord managing your own property, you're tired of being time poor and the stress of dealing with ...

Topics: Property News, Property Management

What you need to know about selling a plaster home

By Mike Henderson / Jul 5, 2018 9:02:03 AM

If you've sold properties before you know what the process entails, but even if you haven't you might still have some concerns that are preventing you from taking that first step. Those trying to ...

Topics: Selling

What to consider when purchasing a lifestyle block

By Mike Henderson / Jul 2, 2018 4:42:30 PM

Trading the city for country life is a dream shared by many Kiwis, and for good reason. There are so many things to love about rural living.

Topics: Buying

What you need to know about using KiwiSaver to purchase your first home

By Mike Henderson / Jun 22, 2018 12:03:36 PM

You've decided property ownership is for you and after a dedicated effort to save for a deposit, you're finally ready to take ...

Topics: Buying, First Home Buyers

Buyers continue to feel the pressure as the shortage of properties grow

By Mike Henderson / Jun 8, 2018 2:53:19 PM

The widening gap between supply and demand in the New Zealand housing market continues to increase, and it's causing a shortfall of homes.

Topics: Property News, New Zealand housing market

Fieldays advice from a Professionals agent on selling your lifestyle block

By Mike Henderson / Jun 5, 2018 11:54:15 AM

Whether you're an agricultural professional or simply call a rural lifestyle property home, Fieldays has something for you. Held in Hamilton on June 13-16,