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.

IT'S SPRING, THE SEASON OF PROMISE AND POLLS • As we know, political parties are all about promises, so what better time to investigate what each of them are offering when it comes to housing.

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DOUBT OVER INTEREST RATE CUTS • Economist Tony Alexander warns no matter who wins at the polls those in charge will have to tighten fiscal policy and rein in spending.

HOUSE PRICES TIPPED TO LIFT • While there are risks around forecasts, ANZ economists still think the near-term skew is to the upside.

CASE OF THE SURPRISE KIOSK • Buyers urged to check their contract after discovering an electrical kiosk will be built on their property.

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED • There are more check-ups to come, but it appears the property market is on the mend, writes Sally Lindsay.

WHAT'S DRIVING HOUSE PRICES?

IT WOULD PAY TO KEEP AN EYE ON CHINA • Kris Pedersen reminds us of the saying, “When China sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold,” and warns it might be time to check the hanky drawer.

A LESSON IN INVESTMENT SUCCESS • When Kirsty Stewart jumped from teaching to the property game it proved a flipping good idea, as Joanna Mathers discovers.

THE FUTURE OF HOUSING AND THE BALLOT BOX • Housing has always been a major election issue. Sally Lindsay looks at what each of the major parties has to offer both investors and the housing sector in general.

CANDIDATES FACE OFF IN BIG HOUSING DEBATE • Policies may differ, but it was clear every party member wanted a fairer market when they addressed Tauranga property investors.

DOES THE CLASSIC BRRRR STRATEGY STILL WORK? • Amy Hamilton Chadwick examines the tried and tested method in the face of today’s high renovation costs and challenging finance.

DON'T MISS THIS WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY • If you are considering upgrading window treatments it’s a chance to add appeal through design, but selection needs to be based on function, writes Caleb Pearson, of Pearson + Projects.

SPRING INTO ACTION AND BOOST APPEAL • The way to lift value and keep good tenants happy is to keep your property well maintained, writes Jeremy Gray.

THE SECRET TO BUILDING A QUALITY INVESTMENT • The Express Range of homes offers investors the best of both worlds. Homes purposefully designed to be great to live in and at a great price.

ENJOY THE BEST OF THE WEST • A recent development offers some of the most affordable real estate in the country.

INVESTING IN NORTH SHORE TOWNHOUSES • If you want to invest in an affluent location, how do you figure out which property is a good investment? Andrew Nicol provides a guide.

THE BEAUTY OF INCLUSIVE, UNIVERSAL DESIGN • Developers, architects and planners must continue to work together to build accessible spaces for all and raise the bar for residential construction, writes Anthony Corin.

CRUNCH TIME AT THE POLLING BOOTHS • Hopefully, the election will herald change that restores some basic fairness to the tax system, writes Mark Withers.

OPTIMISING SHORT-STAY INCOME • One of the many perks of short-term rentals is the ability to charge higher average daily rates around key periods, such as events, school holidays, long weekends and seasonal changes, writes Eric Hammond.

TO BE OR NOT TO BE A DIY FAN? • Before you pick up a paint brush it’s crucial to weigh up that question, writes Greg Watson.

THE LIVE, LAUGH AND LEGACY DREAM • With the right investment planning a couple in their 50s...