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 rent out their properties for short-term bookings will be required to pay higher rates.

Buying an investment property can be a smart and lucrative decision. Choose the right property and you’ll be putting extra income into your pocket for your retirement, but choose the wrong one and it can be a costly mistake.

As a landlord you want to get the most out of your property. A rental is a significant investment, but done right it can yield huge financial rewards now, and for years to come.

Making the right renovations to your property will add value and allow you to increase your monthly earnings. These change..

Perhaps you’re saving for your retirement and wondering how to do this while still covering two mortgages or you’ve always been interested in property investment but don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re already a landlord and want to expand your portfolio. Whatever your motivation, putting your m..

Like any true blue kiwi, you pride yourself on turning your hand to most things. Selling your wheels at the car fair – no problem. Turning your old couch into cash – too easy. You worked in retail to pay your way through university; so you are, by definition, a pro at this selling lark! But your ho..

Understanding your financial capabilities when it comes to selling your home and buying a new one, can be a bit like setting off on an adventure into the unknown.

So whether you’re looking for your first home, investing in a rental or you’ve grown out of your current home; it’s a good idea to gather..

While January figures usually reflect the holiday slowdown, data and insights from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) suggest compounding factors are influencing a decrease in sales activity and easing of price growth nationwide.

Ahh the holidays at last.

With long hot days ahead, it’s the perfect time to tackle some serious decluttering – especially if you’re considering putting your home on the market in the New Year.

Keeping your home tidy on a daily basis can be exhausting, especially if you have kids or pets to clean up after! Sometimes all we want to do after a long day is sit down, relax, and unwind. But did you know that having a home that feels cluttered can have a negative effect on your state of mind? So..