Investor Articles
Feb 3, 2023
4 Reasons NZ Property Investors should consider Landlord Insurance
As a landlord, you have to ensure the safety and comfort of your tenants, maintain the property, and deal with unexpected events such as property damage, loss of rent, and legal liabilities.
These events can be stressful and expensive, which is why it’s important for landlords to consider having landlord insurance.
Jan 31, 2023
12 Important Questions to ask when Choosing your Property Manager
As a property investor you have the choice of managing your investment properties yourself or delegating the day-to-day management to a Property Manager.
Engaging a Property Manager is the preferred option for many investors in today’s more complex property market.
However, it is critical that you choose your Property Manager wisely as proactive and effective property management will considerably increase the return from your investment property.
Sep 19, 2022
Everything you ever wanted to know about the OCR
The OCR, home loan interest rates, break fees, the RBNZ (what's up with all these acronyms?) - we break down and explain everything to do with home loans and the ever changing rates.
Aug 22, 2022
What is a ‘minor change’ and how should a tenant go about making one?
Since February 2021, tenants can ask to make changes to the rental property and landlords must not decline if the change is minor.
Landlords can, however, set reasonable conditions.
Aug 18, 2022
The RBNZ keeps hiking the OCR. So why have home loan rates been coming lower?
Lying awake wondering why banks been busy cutting home loan rates this month?
Well, wonder no more.
Aug 5, 2022
Rate of rent growth on the slide
House prices are dropping fast and it looks like the rate of rent growth is on the slide too.
The average rent for our Hamilton portfolio has dipped twice in the last 6 months.
Great news for tenants.
May 30, 2022
Top 3 reasons to invest in Putaruru
Struggling to find an investment property in Auckland or Hamilton that pays the bills and covers your costs?
We might just have the answer for you, in the South Waikato.
May 6, 2022
Waikato rents up 7% annually – but how have Hamilton’s 30 suburbs fared?
In April Trademe reported that national and Waikato weekly rents were both up 7% annually, closely in line with inflation which is running at 6.9%.
Unfortunately, Trademe didn’t give data on Hamilton’s suburbs, so we decided to crunch the numbers ourselves!
Mar 22, 2022
Vacating? Here’s 4 tips to get your bond back quick smart
You've moved out and you want your bond back fast, we get it!
Take a look at these tips from our team of Property Managers, that will help speed up the process.
Mar 18, 2022
We applaud the Government's proposed licensing scheme for Property Managers. Here's why.
The Government recently proposed a licensing scheme for Property Managers and we are thrilled!
Feb 9, 2022
Which Hamilton suburb has the highest rental yield?
This is a question we are often asked by experienced and first time property investors alike.
We got our calculators out and did our homework.
Feb 3, 2022
How to perform a routine inspection at your rental property
Routine inspections can be a sensitive subject.
When you perform a routine inspection you are entering your tenant’s home, so it is important to be respectful of your tenant’s home, belongings and time whilst you are at the property.
Could Your Property Be Working Harder for You?
Under-renting alone could cost you thousands per year. Poor management or compliance issues can expose you to costly fines or expensive mistakes.
Switching to Waikato Real Estate is simple and positions your property to start delivering the income and freedom you deserve.