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.

GETTING THE NUMBERS RIGHT • A range of experts have offered a guideline this month, on ways in which, to manage, and understand, money related to property.

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LET'S FOCUS ON POSITIVE ELECTION POLICIES • Sue Harrison highlights a list of priorities for members to discuss with their MPs and political candidates.

ALL EYES ON THE ELECTION • Tax deductibility policy is tipped to have the biggest voting effect on property investors.

THE THRILL OF ‘NAKED LETTING’ HAS ARRIVED • ‘Naked Letting’ is an entirely virtual service and offers a unique way for owners and tenants to start a new relationship.

DEMAND FOR HOUSING OUTSTRIPS SUPPLY • The shortfall between, new housiag supply and demand now stands at around 5,500 dwellings.

THE BENEFIT OF MEDIUM-DENSITY HOUSING • Intensification has helped keep rents lower in Auckland, says a professor of economics.

SIX FAST WAYS TO GET AWESOME TENANTS • The process of finding high-quality tenants may seem daunting, but with help from Keyhook, it can be an easy ride.

SPECIFIC BENEFITS OF SOCIAL HOUSING • It pays to be aware of the interest limitation rules when considering this kind of property investment.

CONFIDENCE QUIETLY RETURNS • Seven regions of the country have had a 30 per cent increase or more in sales volumes month-on-month as the housing market starts to find its feet, writes Sally Lindsay.

WHAT'S DRIVING HOUSE PRICES?

HIGHS AND LOWS • Mortgage rates look to have reached their peak, writes Kris Pedersen. But it's not certain whether property prices have bottomed out.

AFFORDABILITY IS THE KEY WORD • Peter Norris explains there's more to it than simply can you afford the loan repayments, or does the bank calculator think you can.

STICKING TO THE PLAN • Determination to stay the course is a mark of any successful property investor, and Charlotte Grimshaw, with the help of family and her partner, has certainly stuck to the pattern

THE NEED TO BE A NUMBER-CRUNCHER • A crucial part of being a property investor is running the numbers, as Sally Lindsay discovers.

THE BIG FOUR

HELP, I HIRED A DODGY TRADIE! • Unless you're a skilled jack-of-all-trades you have to rely on professionals for renovations. So what happens if you pay for sub-par work? Ilse Wolfe offers advice.

PICKING THE RIGHT COACH • Property coaches differ in the services they offer and strategies they teach, but if you find the right fit they can rocket-fuel your success,

FROM STUDENT TO COACH

INVESTING IN A SMART FUTURE • There are simple arid relatively low-cost ways for landlords to introduce smart dome technology, writes Caleb Pearson, of Pearson + Projects.

IT'S A KIND OF MAGIC • Michael Burge has waved his successful wand across yet another renovation in his BRRRR journey. Joanna Mathers takes a look.

HOME AND INCOME

THE WISDOM OF THROWING MONEY DOWN THE DRAIN • In the final of a three-part series on Healthy Homes requirements we look at correct drainage and prevention of moisture ingress.

HIGH-QUALITY COMMERCIAL • PMG offers investors an opportunity to access outstanding commercial property at an affordable price.

EASY CARE BY DESIGN • G.J. Gardner's new builds are designed to be low-maintenance, which makes them ideal for landlords.

IT PAYS TO BE VIGILANT DESPITE WIDE CHOICE • Andrew Nicol says investors still need to weed out the good investments in a market with plenty of...