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..

Not all tenants are created equal, and as a landlord, taking the time to choose the right one can help to protect your investment. Avoid the pain of costly evictions, non-payment, and damage to your property, by finding the right tenant the first time round!

Despite a rise in house prices, there has been a surge of interest in investment properties due to record low interest rates and plummeting returns from traditional forms of investment such as term deposits. If you have a plan and make good choices, rental properties are still a fantastic investment..

A lot of the ‘common knowledge’ about property investment is actually just plain wrong. And, if you buy into these myths, it could make reaching your property goals difficult, leading you up the garden path, away from what really matters. 

Thinking of selling your home? Perhaps you want to move into something bigger and better that'll meet your needs for the next decade or so? Or maybe you've got a new job and are relocating to a new area.

When you sell your property you'll obviously want to get the best price possible. To do that you'll need multiple prospective buyers and interested parties - the more you have the higher your eventual sale price is likely to be. 

A third of total investment in New Zealand goes into property , making it by far our nations most popular investment class. There's a good reason for this - property can be a brilliant way to build wealth if you know what you're doing.