Investor Articles
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
Jul 13, 2021
What’s going on with Hamilton Rents?
Trying to decide what's fair rent for your rental property? This article might just help.
May 29, 2020
Everything you ever wanted to know about the OCR and your home loan rate, but were too scared to ask!
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.
Oct 27, 2020
Happy to Import your Car from Japan, but not an Investment Property? This article might change your mind
It’s not widely known that Toyota has been making houses in Japan since 1973. It has made over 100,000 and last year created a joint venture with Panasonic Homes, which already makes 6,000 a year in two plants.
And now, these Panasonic Homes are available in the Waikato.
Oct 20, 2020
OCR Going Negative is Not a Certainty
It was widely considered that the OCR going negative in 2021 was close to a full gone conclusion but a string of positive data has got investors reassessing the odds of negative interest rates. Inflation figures due this week may help to clarify the picture.
Oct 1, 2020
$1bn Te Awa Lakes Development takes another step forward
Agreements have been made with Affco and Fonterra who were previously appealing to council over the planned development. With these two parties now placated the developer Perry Group will apply for resource consent with a view to breaking ground mid-2021.
Aug 14, 2020
Understanding the Home Loan Interest Rate Curve and how to choose the right Fixed Rate Tenor for You
ANZ and ASB’s economists announced yesterday that the prospect of negative interest rates is very real after March 2021. So far the RBNZ told us that the OCR would remain steady at 0.25% until March, but ANZ and ASB are now predicting an immediate OCR cut in April 2021.
What does that mean for property investors weighing up how long to fix their loan for?
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.