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Falling property stocks? | Tony’s View
The fundamentals for house prices and house construction in Auckland have shifted to the downside. Such is the nature of cycles.
Hannah Williams1 min read
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Property Maintenance and Repairs: A Guide for Landlords & Property Owners
As a landlord one of the key aspects to consider is the maintenance and repairs of your real estate property.
Hannah Williams5 min read
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Is the housing market nearing the bottom?
This week’s issue of Tony’s View looks at signs that the housing market is very close to and possibly at the bottom of its cycle.
Hannah Williams1 min read
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Navigating the current economic environment
This week’s issue of Tony’s View looks at the many unique features of the current economic environment. This may help explain the confusion many business owners and investors currently feel, and why forecasting with accuracy is so difficult. Such factors range from a shared experience of living through and navigating a
Hannah Williams1 min read
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A new migration boom…
This week’s edition of Tony’s View looks at data showing a 1% boost to our population in the past year from net migration changing direction by a record number this past year. The news is good for employers, mixed for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand -and therefore for borrowers, and positive for house prices […]
Hannah Williams1 min read
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Rent Collection in New Zealand: Tips and Best Practices for Landlords.
Discover the best practices for rent collection in New Zealand. Learn about legal considerations, the consequences of late rent payments, and the importance of structured rental agreements. Understanding New Zealand’s Rental Market Landscape The nation’s rental market has been under immense pressure in recent years du
Hannah Williams9 min read
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The coming housing shift…
This week’s edition of Tony’s View looked into the core fundamental factors that will eventually make the housing market in Auckland – and New Zealand as a whole, look vastly different than both where it is at the moment and where it is likely headed (downhill) in the coming months. The lower it goes, the […]
Hannah Williams1 min read
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Mastering Tenant Screening: How to Choose the Best Tenants for Your Rental Property
From tenancy application forms to credit checks and interviews, master tenant screening to find the best tenants for your rental property.
Hannah Williams8 min read
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Recession, employment & house prices
Adapted from Tony’s View. New Zealand’s economy shrank by 0.6% during the December quarter. All the talk is that we may be already in recession or well on the way to one. Let’s have some perspective. First, the 0.6% shrinkage followed 1.7% growth in the September quarter and 1.6% growth in the June quarter. If […]
Hannah Williams9 min read
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Landlord Insurance- Extreme Weather Events
With around 5,000 Auckland homes being affected by the flood on Friday 27th January 2023, insurance companies have been inundated with phone calls for extensive damage to properties. Many homes have been damaged requiring extreme repair, which is why having insurance for your property is paramount to protect your inves
Hannah Williams7 min read
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Auckland Floods – Has your situation changed?
A note from our Mortgage Advisors. It’s been an incredibly stressful few days for a lot of Kiwis, both those affected directly by flooding and damage, but also those concerned for families and friends. We hope all of you and your families are safe and well, especially as the challenging weather continues. At Float Mort
Hannah Williams1 min read
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Increasing and maintaining the value of your investments.
Investing in property can be a great way to generate annual income and build wealth, but it’s essential to not only focus on finding the right investment properties to invest in but also on maintaining the value of your property portfolio over time. Regular maintenance, diversifying your property portfolio, and staying
Hannah Williams3 min read