Property Blog
Are you a rental property business or a hobby investor?
Are you running your rental portfolio as a business or as a hobby to keep you occupied? This article considers some of the differences between a serious investor and a hobby landlord
Tenancy Tribunal Awards Landlords Increased Sums
With the amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act in 2010, there was added a number of new ways that both Landlords and Tenants can be penalized with fines for committing actions that are unlawful under the RTA.
Smoke Alarms for Rental Properties
As we know, Smoke Alarms for rental properties save lives and property therefore the NZ Fire Service recommend installing “Long-life photoelectric” alarms.
Blocked kitchen tap filter overflows header tank!
Sometimes what seems like a communication problem with new immigrant tenants can turn out to be a real plumbing problem with wider implications. As this story from Glenn Morris shows…
Low Vacancies and Less Property Investors?
The following from Glenn Morris is an interesting comment on the tightening rental markets. I predicted years ago that the removal of building depreciation would bring a crisis point for many investors when their returns suddenly showed a profit. Now we will see what will become of it.
Where will interest rates go in 2013?
Mortgage rates are the lowest we have seen in 50 years and there is little chance of significant interest rate rises in the near future. Now is a great time to review your position and make plans for your property portfolio.
