NZ Property Investor

The New Zealand Property investor magazine provides readers with information you can use to successfully invest in residential property. You can learn from the experts, read the stories of your fellow investors and keep up to date with the latest house prices and rental statistics.

THE LEAKY NIGHTMARE THAT WON'T GO AWAY • We have given the problems still surrounding leaky homes a good shake this month in the hope homeowners and property investors can finally find a solution.

NZ Property Investor

GREENS HAMMERED OVER RENT CONTROL • If the Greens had dug into New Zealand history the party would have realised it does not work here, claims a prominent political historian.

‘DRACONIAN' DEDUCTIBILITY RULES UNDER FIRE AGAIN • As the election looms pressure to revert interest regulations is building, writes Sally Lindsay.

HOUSE PRICES, RENTS EXPECTED TO RISE • While there are still plenty of headwinds facing the market, ANZ says tailwinds will blow a little more strongly later this year.

CONSISTENCY OF RETURNS, SURETY OF SERVICE • Whatever your property management needs, a Hammond & Co partnership can set you up to thrive, writes Gina Colcord.

KEEP YOUR RENTAL TIDY • Presentation and duty of care is key to securing current market rent return and suitable long-term tenants.

MARKET SWINGS INTO ACTION AGAIN • The latest REINZ figures show a notable increase in sales of properties nationwide, as Sally Lindsay explains.

WHAT'S DRIVING HOUSE PRICES?

OCR HELD – INFLATION SLOWING • Ryan Smuts on how the latest OCR news will affect mortgage rates.

ONE MAN'S TRASH, ANOTHER'S TREASURE • Banks and non-banks are usually reluctant to fund a leaky home which tends to drive demand and price down, but there can be opportunities, writes Peter Norris.

THE SCENT OF SUCCESS • A couple of young renovators have discovered the worst smelling properties make the most money, writes Joanna Mathers.

TOP HABITS OF EFFECTIVE LANDLORDS REVEALED • The art of using technology and best practices to work smarter, not harder, is the key to success.

THE ROTTEN PROBLEM THAT KEEPS ON RISING • The Leaky homes crisis has bee a around, for decades and, despite fading from the headiines, is tipped to stretch, into the next century, Sally Lindsay discovers.

THE ART OF SELLING HOMES • With, the help of a boutique coaching industry more investors are saying goodbye to real estate agents and embracing private sales themselves, writes Joanna Mathers.

TOP 10 TIPS FOR RENOVATORS • Upgrades to a rental property need to be durable and cost effective. Thanks to experience, Caleb Pearson das a list of recommendations.

TIPS ON HOW TO BUILD YOUR A-TEAM • When it comes to property maintenance and improvement, gathering a top team of professionals around you is the key to a winning formula, writes Jeremy Gray.

SMART INVESTMENT OR RENTAL INCOME? • If you're looking for extra space for family, a home office, or a rental investment, G.J. Gardner may have the answer.

TOP INVESTMENT PICKS IN AUCKLAND • Expert Andrew Nicol gives some advice on good options in South and West Auckland.

THE BENEFITS OF AN OPEN BOOK APPROACH • An advantage of managing construction projects open book and at cost is the unparalleled level of transparency it provides to investors, writes Anthony Corin.

ADDRESSING THE LARGE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM • When it comes to the way the fund management industry operates around stocks and shares there's a stark contrast to the property sector, writes Mark Withers.

THE PERKS OF PROFESSIONAL PRICING • Red Adair once said, ‘If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait till you hire an amateur' … and this could certainly apply to the...