Where did property prices grow the most last decade? It’s now 2020 and we’ve looked back to where property prices were 10 years ago. The top-performing areas are dominated by new developing areas (such as Silverdale outside of Auckland) or
Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act gives Tenancy Tribunal more power. Back in August 2019, we witnessed the passing of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill No 2. This piece of legislation was significant as amongst other changes, it gave
While this restful bedroom is certainly spilling over with similar shades of silvery green, it’s the clever use of repetition and contrast that makes it work. The expansive white walls and floors in Resene Alabaster have been grounded with a
To climb the property ladder the first step is always the hardest. Most people buy their own homes first, but you can start with an investment property. This is often referred to as rentvesting (ie you’re renting the home you
In 2019 we saw a huge movement towards sustainable living and homes, the ban of single-use plastic bags, talk of rising power costs, and how New Zealand needs to change to be energy efficient by 2030. In a nutshell, our
#1 of a 3 part series about mortgage structures and how to restructure your mortgage. Mortgages can seem complex but with the right advice, they can be made simple to understand. There are two options you can consider: Reduce repayments:
Pay less than $400k in Auckland’s Double Grammar Zone? Christmas has been and gone, and now many parents around the country are looking forward to their kids heading off to school for another year. Although this ‘free’ childcare may be
The new Capital Values have been released in Porirua City, with the median CV up 34.1% from September 2016. This increase is in line with homes.co.nz’s median HomesEstimate in Porirua which is up 8.4% in the last year to $597k.
With the latest version of the REINZ/ADSL (Auckland District Law Society) Sale and Purchase Agreement now in circulation, there are a couple of major changes buyers and sellers need to be aware of. It has been 7 years since changes
Why ending a tenancy may become a lot more complex with the removal of the 90-day no-cause termination ‘Was I too demanding? Was I too negative? Did they not like my lifestyle? No, we are not talking about a failed
The latest Capital Values in Christchurch have been released and are up only 1.1% from August 2016. This is consistent with the flat property values seen in the last few years. The median HomesEstimate in Christchurch is now $445k. The
The latest Capital Values in the Central Otago District have been released and are up 35% since September 2016. The median CV in the district is now $540k, up from $400k 3 years ago. The highest performing town was Roxburgh
You can only sell your house once; so the pressure to get the best price by hiring the right agent can feel immense. The trick is to take the selection process slowly and not rush into signing up an agency
The latest Capital Values in the Opotiki District have been released and are up 40.5% since September 2016. The median CV in the district is now $295k, with a Median HomesEstimate of $299k (up 4.7% from this time last year).
If you’re thinking about buying your first home, you’ve probably spent time dreaming about your ‘must-have’ features, like a sunny balcony, a lawn for your dog or a garage big enough for your pool table. But many people forget to
