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.

RISING TO THE CHALLENGE • It's not an easy time for portfolio building, but there are ways in which to mitigate the challenges and add value to your existing properties.

NZ Property Investor

DAMAGES BID FAILS AFTER DRUG CLAIMS • Tenancy Tribunal rejects landlord's call for $2,000 despite overseas tests.

THE WORLD OF RENT-TO-BUY DEALS • As a property owner there are several things you should watch out for, but rent-to-buy can benefit both parties.

THE SUMMERTIME BLUES • As the holiday season ended nationwide house prices were down almost 17 per cent from their peak in late 2021, with Wellington and Auckland leading the decline, writes Sally Lindsay.

WHAT'S DRIVING HOUSE PRICES?

VOLATILITY STILL THE NAME OF THE GAME • Offshore banking issues could be positive news for the property market in New Zealand, writes Kris Pedersen.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK • Those words are the mantra of many a parent wanting their children to do well at school, but when it comes to property Mahesh Joshi found it vital, writes Joanna Mathers. Photography by Jenny Siaosi

MAHESH JOSHI'S TIPS FOR NEW INVESTORS

HOME IMPROVEMENT • Investors unable to grow their portfolios can instead add significant value by looking no further than their own doorstep, Sally Lindsay reports.

CYCLONES, FLOODS AND INSURANCE • A natural disaster can tear through in hours but leave long-term devastation. Amy Hamilton Chadwick talks with Vero's executive manager of business claims about what property investors need to know about insurance in the aftermath of a flood or cyclone.

BRUSHING UP ON A BIG PAINT JOB • If you're investing for the long term, there's a good chance you will have to repaint the exterior at some point, so it's prudent to plan in advance, writes Caleb Pearson.

BAND OF BROTHERS • With almost military precision two young brothers are making the most of their renovating skills, writes Joanna Mathers.

AS A BUSINESS STORING STUFFSTACK UP • Through good and bad economic times the self-storage sector has proven a steady performer, writes Sally Lindsay.

FINDING SUCCESS OUTSIDE THE CBD • More often than not short-term rentals provide greater returns than long-term rentals. However, a common misconception is that properties need a CBD location to be successful, writes Eric Hammond.

WHEN YOU NEED INSURANCE • Cyclone Gabrielle has abruptly reminded us of the importance of being adequately insured, writes David Faulkner.

BATTLE LINES DRAWN OVER HOUSING SHORTAGE • Independent hearing panels are about to grapple with how best to intensify tier 1 cities, but it's far from plain sailing, writes Mike Doesburg.

WEALTH TAX REARS ITS HEAD AGAIN • Wealth tax is a controversial subject, but it is not new, and it is election year after all, writes Stephen Tsang.

BRACE YOURSELF FOR A BRAVE NEW WORLD • In a new era of climate risk for land development a good surveyor could be the most important player on your team, writes Hamish Frizzell.

FINDING A WAY TO FUTURE-PROOF OUR HOMES • To safeguard New Zealanders and minimise damage, residential design must prioritise the longevity of homes and resilient construction, writes Anthony Corin.

MORTGAGE-FREE DREAM COMES TRUE AT 37 • With the right advice a couple with three children and a crippling mortgage turned their life around, writes Laine Moger.

NICE PLACE TO LIVE? SHORE THING • They say there are two kinds of Aucklanders: those who live on the North Shore and those...