Diana Levinzon has been an investor for less than a year, but she's already completed six flips and is working on her seventh. And her motivation for investing in property is simple – creating wealth for her family. “Both my husband and I work full t

This is up 16 per cent year-on-year and hit 1.47 per cent last month alone – the highest level before Covid, when mortgage arrears were at 1.49 per cent in March 2020. While mortgage arrears are rising, they are still at historically low levels. And

Ryan Spearman has come a long way since 2004 when he was sitting in a real estate agent's office signing a sale and purchase agreement without even knowing the price of the Avondale house he was buying. “I just followed what he said I should write do

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It is tax time for property investors and at last there is confirmation of interest deductibility being returned by 2026. For the 2024 tax year we are stalled on 50 per cent deductibility, which is not helping soon enough for some, but the pressure w

The combination of high listing numbers, elevated stock and shifts in the median sale price adds up to increased housing activity, REINZ's February data show. Stock levels had a year-on-year increase, resulting in a growing inventory of available pro

Auckland's Harbour Bridge is much more than a skyline decoration, it plugs North Shore residents directly into the heart of the city. Enjoying the many perks of North Shore living doesn't require sacrificing access to all that Auckland's CBD has to o

Rental data is sourced from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment based on rental bonds lodged. This data is supplied grouped into geographic areas based on statistical area units used by Statistics NZ for the census and as a result do

Presenting its arguments to Parliament's Social Services and Community Select Committee, APIA says the exclusion of private landlords who manage their own properties should be retained in the proposed regulatory framework for property managers, while

Eeryone echoes the sentiment because it holds true: kitchens truly are the heart of any home. It's a common sight at gatherings to find guests gravitating towards the kitchen bench, making it the hub of social interaction. The kitchen plays a pivotal

As it becomes increasingly difficult for people to get on the property ladder, young people no longer believe owning a home represents the “Kiwi dream”. According to a recent Kiwi Property survey, 59 per cent of 18 to 29-year-olds don't consider owni

HOUSE PRICES: UP REINZ data shows February's national median sale price increased 3.1 per cent from $766,000 to $790,000 year-on-year. There was also a rise of 3.9 per cent from January's $760,000 to $790,000. New Zealand, excluding Auckland, also ro

In the world of property management, staff turnover can be a persistent challenge. High turnover harms a company's efficiency, performance, and reputation. It can be detrimental to the team's morale, result in higher consumer churn and negatively imp

As expected, the Reserve Bank kept the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 5.50 per cent at their February 29 review. What wasn't as expected was the tone in the commentary they provided. They are now more confident there has been enough hiking to

About one in three New Zealand households rent and that number is expected to rise as people realise the dream of owning their own home is out of reach. About 28.9 per cent of those renting households pay more than 40 per cent of their income in rent

Although there was no methamphetamine test done at the Frimley, Hastings property before Rosemary Lines signed up about 10 years ago to rent the flat owned by Jeremy and Julia Carlsen and managed by Regent Realty, the Tenancy Tribunal says while it i

A PIE fund is a type of investment entity that can offer tax advantages to investors. You could benefit from investing in a PIE fund because you'll pay tax on any investment income based on your prescribed investor rate (PIR), instead of your persona

When the National-led coalition government was elected, it promised a raft of reforms for property investors and the rental market. It has outlined significant changes to tax, tenancy and planning laws – some a priority and others taking longer to in