Investor Articles
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.
Oct 17, 2023
National wins: 3 changes coming for Property Investors
In the aftermath of the 2023 New Zealand election, the landscape for property investors and landlords is set to undergo a minor transformation.
Sep 8, 2023
Waikato Housing Market Insights with Opes Partners: Property Podcasters share market insights with Property Investors
Waikato Real Estate recently hosted the second event in their investor seminar series, featuring an engaging Q&A session with renowned property investing experts Andrew Nicol and Ed McKnight from Opes Partners, the hosts of the widely acclaimed Property Academy Podcast.
Sep 6, 2023
What happens to the property market when National wins an election?
Anecdotally, there is a feeling that a National victory is positive for the property market.
But does data from past elections support that view?
Aug 3, 2023
CoreLogic’s latest House Price data has raised plenty of eyebrows amongst Property Investors
The data showed that house prices have bottomed out and increased in many areas of NZ over the last 3 months.
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