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January 14, 2020

Can a landlord contract out of their obligations?

Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act gives Tenancy Tribunal more power. Back in August 2019, we witnessed the passing of the Residential Tenancies…

January 14, 2020

Trouble sleeping? Might be your wall colour

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…

January 13, 2020

Rentvesting – Your First Property

To climb the property ladder the first step is always the hardest. Most people buy their own homes first, but you can start with…

January 13, 2020

Solar will play a critical part in NZ’s energy future

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…

January 13, 2020

Mortgage Structure – rates are just the beginning

#1 of a 3 part series about mortgage structures and how to restructure your mortgage. Mortgages can seem complex but with the right advice,…

January 13, 2020

homes.co.nz Monthly Property Update – January 2020

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…

December 20, 2019

Porirua City Capital Values 2019 Analysis

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…

December 18, 2019

What buyers and sellers need to know about the new 10th Edition Sale and Purchase Agreement

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…