While your tenants will ensure your investment is bringing you a return, there will inevitably be maintenance and repairs required at various times. Some of these will be unexpected, others you can plan for, but either way it’s important to have finances set aside to cover these costs.

A good property manager is worth his or her absolute weight in gold. However, not every landlord finds the perfect fit first time. If you’re struggling with your current property management company, but switching is in the ‘too hard basket’ (don’t worry, we get it!), this read is for you. Let’s delve into a few signs it’s time to find someone new, and how surprisingly easy it is to do so.

Real estate agents are turning their businesses digital as they adjust to Covid uncertainty. The switch is paying off for many with Hamilton agents Lodge Real Estate selling nearly $17.5 million worth of property at online auctions during the first week of New Zealand’s level 4 lockdown.

Nothing can derail your buying and selling plans quicker than a sale and purchase agreement mishap. To keep your plans on track, it’s important to be aware of a few caveats that can catch sellers and buyers out.

If you’ve ever thought about selling your home, you will probably have heard the term ‘appraisal’. But what exactly does an appraisal entail? And what can a first-time seller expect when they ask an agent to come around and appraise their home?

When Jasmeet Singh started in the real estate business, he heard the common refrain that an agent never sells many houses in their first year. He certainly didn’t listen; after only little over a year in the job, Jasmeet has transacted over 80 properties and counting, with the first ten coming within six months of starting in the industry.

Historically, March is always the busiest month of the year for Hamilton with more homes being listed and sold than any other month of the year. But this March is set to be a game changer.

Ever thought about being your own boss? This ebook will outline the process of starting a career with Lodge Real Estate.