NZ Property Investor

The New Zealand Property investor magazine provides readers with information you can use to successfully invest in residential property. You can learn from the experts, read the stories of your fellow investors and keep up to date with the latest house prices and rental statistics.

SPOTLIGHT ON INVESTOR CONCERNS • Our investor sentiment survey provides a snapshot of how New Zealand property investors are faring in the current environment.

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STAYING AHEAD WITH AI • Property investors who engage with AI early stand to command the largest slice of gains, says a senior analyst.

HIGH MORTGAGE RATES STILL A TEST • In a new column, CoreLogic’s chief property economist Kelvin Davidson takes a close look at whose buying our real estate and reveals emerging trends.

THE RATES DROP VISION SPREADS • For the first time since early 2021, more ASB survey respondents expect interest rates to fall, rather than rise.

SHORT FIXED-TERM ALL THE RAGE • Reserve Bank figures show investors taking out new mortgages are opting for the shortest of fixed interest rates in the hope they will fall at either the end of this year or early next year.

TRIBUNAL HEARS 'SAD CASE' • A Tenancy Tribunal hearing involving $100,000 in claims has been described by the adjudicator as one of the “saddest cases” to come before him.

PROTECTING YOUR RENTAL • Most landlords don’t have the time to field calls about broken taps or other maintenance, so specialist managers have become the go-to, particularly since recent legislation.

THE QUESTION OF TAINTING • Careful consideration of all the facts is the best way to determine if property tainting rules apply.

SALES TAKE OFF, SEATBELTS STAY ON • There’s a clear sign of more listings and sales, but the altitude is still controlled by challenges around finance, job security and interest rates, writes Sally Lindsay.

WHAT'S DRIVING HOUSE PRICES?

BANK A LITTLE TOO RESERVED • The Reserve Bank is likely to stay quiet over the next month, but expect to hear commentary volume jump if the domestic side of inflation drops, writes Kris Pedersen.

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE • When Diana Levinzon realised static pay wouldn’t get her ahead, she took on seven house renovations in one year. Sally Lindsay dons her running shoes to catch up with the story.

THE RIGHT AGENT

DEFINITELY IN FOR THE LONG HAUL • Investors are feeling cautious, but there’s an overwhelming sense they are playing the long game ... and for the best of reasons, Joanna Mathers discovers.

GOOD DESIGN YOU CAN LIVE WITH • Living spaces demand careful consideration and excellent connection to the rest of the house, says Alice and Caleb Pearson, of Pearson + Projects.

SEASONAL SOLUTIONS • Builderscrack’s rundown of the seasonal maintenance tasks required to keep your rental properties in the best possible shape.

HEALTHY HOMES STANDARDS: PREVENTING WATER INGRESS • In the final of a three-part series on Healthy Homes requirements, we look at correct drainage and prevention of moisture ingress.

THE BENEFITS OF STAYING ON-TREND • Keeping up with current design will boost your project’s appeal and contribute to a thoughtful development portfolio, writes Anthony Corin.

A TAXING QUESTION AROUND 'BUILD TO RENT' • Mark Withers casts some light on when and if the properties are sold.

THE CONSENT TIDE MAY BE TURNING • Alice Balme takes a look at a recent Environment Court ruling in the Queenstown-Lakes District and the impact it may have in the future.

PLANNING FOR AN EARLY RETIREMENT • Some may say if you’re 30 with a family and new to property, now is not the time to consider early retirement, but that’s not the case, writes Ben King.

WELCOME TO THE MELTING...