For some people, becoming your own boss seems like a distant dream – for Julian Seager, it’s a reality.
Topics: Property management
Figuring out what you should charge for rent for your Hamilton investment property doesn’t have to be a number crunching game. As an investor, you want to get the biggest bang for your buck, but you also want to stay within the market expectations for the suburb your property is in to attract tenants.
Topics: Property investment, Rental management
You asked, we answered: A look back at some of our most popular advice
Now that we’re halfway through the year, it seems like the perfect time to sit back and take stock of what’s been a busy year (or three) in the rental and real estate industries.
Topics: Home maintenance, Property management
Budgeting for property repairs and maintenance can be challenging. No two properties are the same—a lot of variables come into play. However, if you’re hunting for a ballpark figure, here are three formulas that might help.
Maintaining your investment property is in your best interests both in terms of attracting and keeping good tenants, and retaining the value of the property over time.
Not all renovations are equal in the eyes of your tenants. Some offer more value than others, all of which influences how much they’re willing to pay to rent your property.
New Zealanders are rightly being encouraged to invest – so what should it be? Sharemarket or property?
With 30 years in the real estate game, Richard Lindsay reckons there’s one thing all successful real estate agents have in common: they don’t mind a bit of hard work.
Topics: Property investment, Property research
Loan-to-value ratio (LVR) is a critical part of a property investor’s toolkit. If you’re new to property investing, here’s a quick run down on the role it plays in an investment portfolio, and why you should keep an eye on it.
Topics: Property investment, Property management
The rental market is tight – but don’t let that put you off investing
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