How to save money on house insurance
Insurance is a major expense for every homeowner. When you take out a policy though, it's usually at a time when you are in a hurry. You...
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- Jul 28
- 3 min
Should you keep your first home as an investment property?
One of the questions potential first-time sellers face is whether or not they should keep their existing property as a rental when they...
- Jul 28
- 3 min
Holiday homes - are they worth it?
There is something innately heart-warming about the idea of a holiday home that makes many of us wish for the opportunity to own one. The...
- Jul 28
- 3 min
Is it a good idea to invest in bare land?
There's an old adage in real estate that goes: "It's not the house that increases in value, it's the land beneath it..." Meaning, the...
- Jul 28
- 3 min
Is now a good time to buy property?
One thing stronger than our fear of missing out is our fear of making a bad decision. Have you ever experienced paralysis by analysis...
- Jul 28
- 2 min
How accurate are online property valuations?
In the property world, online valuation websites have been a game-changer for information-starved buyers and sellers. But while these...
- Jul 28
- 3 min
Property maintenance: should you DIY? Or hire a professional?
There is an innate desire in all of us to 'do it ourselves'. To complete a job that needs doing without requiring any paid help, if at...
- Jul 28
- 3 min
What is a buyers market?
You will often hear the media talk about buyer's markets and seller's markets, which begs the question - what do these terms mean? In the...
- Sep 16, 2021
- 2 min
Is it worth renovating your investment property?
Tenants moving out? Trying to decide whether to renovate your property before the next tenants move in? The key to answering this...
- Sep 16, 2021
- 9 min
Is it possible to be an ethical property investor?
Audio version: Transcript: A lot of people look at property investment as a potential path to financial security and financial freedom,...
- Sep 16, 2021
- 1 min
What to expect when you visit a property lawyer - with Claire Tyler
In our latest podcast, Claire Tyler, partner at Wellington law firm Rainey Collins, answers common questions regarding the legal side of...
- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
What effect will tax changes have on the housing market?
Extending the bright-line test from 5 years to 10 years... No one considers a bright-line test when they buy an investment property. At...