Investor Articles

Top 3 reasons to invest in Putaruru

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.

Waikato rents up 7% annually – but how have Hamilton’s 30 suburbs fared?

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!

Vacating? Here’s 4 tips to get your bond back quick smart

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.

We applaud the Government's proposed licensing scheme for Property Managers. Here's why.

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!

Which Hamilton suburb has the highest rental yield?

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.

How to perform a routine inspection at your rental property

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.

How sensitive are property investors to rising interest rates?

Jan 28, 2022

How sensitive are property investors to rising interest rates?

A lot of people I speak to think the answer to that question is “very”, and that Armageddon is looming with rising home loan rates.

However, whilst we do see some investors listing their properties for sale, the truth is that it is in nothing like the numbers the media might have you believe, and little more than the long term average.

The awkward question every Landlord has to ask before signing up with a Property Manager

Dec 2, 2021

The awkward question every Landlord has to ask before signing up with a Property Manager

Nobody likes to start a relationship by planning for how it might end, but before signing a management agreement with a property manager you’ve got to pull out your bifocals, pour yourself a cup of tea and study the small print.

11 Ways to Improve Cash Flow on your Investment Property

Oct 5, 2021

11 Ways to Improve Cash Flow on your Investment Property

OCR hikes are now inevitable. Home Loan rates are on the rise, and interest deductibility is being phased out.

Here's how you can mitigate that lost income and maintain (or even improve) the yield on your investment property?

TradeMe searches up, Vacancy rates down in Hamilton

Aug 11, 2021

TradeMe searches up, Vacancy rates down in Hamilton

TradeMe is a digital monster! Here’s what we learnt about the Hamilton property market when we caught up with our local TradeMe expert.

Buying a rental in Hamilton? Here's one chart you need to see...

Jul 27, 2021

Buying a rental in Hamilton? Here's one chart you need to see...

We all know that Hamilton property prices have sky rocketed in the last 12 months but does anyone know, definitively, what’s been going on with rents, on a suburb level?

Hamilton Rental Properties - What are Tenants Searching for?

Jul 16, 2021

Hamilton Rental Properties - What are Tenants Searching for?

If you are buying an Investment Property in Hamilton, or planning on building one, then you’ll want to take a 30-second look at what TradeMe’s latest search data tells us.

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.