Investor Articles

Sep 16, 2024

Property Investors bet the house on further rate cuts: Latest lending data

Property investors are increasingly favouring short-term fixes, reflecting growing anticipation of official cash rate (OCR) cuts, according to the latest lending data from the Reserve Bank.

Aug 9, 2024

Seasonality at play in latest Hamilton rental data

Seasonality significantly impacts the demand for residential rental properties in Hamilton, with fluctuations typically tied to the academic calendar and holiday seasons.

Jun 7, 2024

92% of Hamilton renters saw a rent hike last year

According to the latest data from our rental portfolio of 1,250 investment properties, a staggering 92% of Hamilton renters received a rent increase notice in the past year.

Mar 7, 2024

Lending data suggests Investors believe we are at peak interest rate

A fresh data series from the RBNZ shows that, over the last 12 months, Property Investors have shifted their borrowing towards shorter fixed terms.

In turn, they have made clear what their expectations are for future mortgage rates.

Mar 1, 2024

Net migration records smashed. Which NZ towns and cities will house new arrivals?

Net migration gain was +126,000 for 2023 calendar year.

Where are all the migrants expected to live?

Feb 27, 2024

Latest Trade Me data shows tight Hamilton rental market

In a week when Stats NZ published data showing that Hamilton’s population growth is outstripping that of local rival Tauranga, the latest rental market data further emphasises just how tricky it is to find a rental here in Hamilton.

Dec 18, 2023

Interest Deductibility and why it matters for Property Investors

One key aspect of owning a rental property is understanding the intricacies of interest deductibility, a crucial concept that can significantly impact your financial outcomes as a property owner.

Nov 30, 2023

Waikato Real Estate Clinches PMC Property Management Agency of the Year Award for 2023

Waikato Real Estate proudly announces its success as the recipient of the Property Management Agency of the Year award at the PMC (Property Management Conference) 2023.

Nov 28, 2023

Coalition formed: 7 policies impacting Property Investors

The Coalition is formed.

Landlords and tenants now have clarity on key issues affecting them both.

Nov 15, 2023

New inflation measure suggests shift in interest rate trajectory

Economists are reassessing their predictions for the final quarter's inflation following the release of fresh pricing data by Stats NZ.

Nov 9, 2023

Own or looking to buy a rental property in Hamilton? Here’s 4 charts you need to see.

Trade Me is where 99% of tenants go when they are looking for a house to rent.

So we can learn a lot about what's in hot demand (and what's not) by looking at some of the data that Trade Me shares with us.