100k Built In Equity In Central Auckland

August 31, 2018

This Onehunga property was purchased with 100k equity, purchase price $1.35m and a registered valuation at $1.45m.  In addition, it possesses features we feel will lead to strong capital growth over the medium to long term including :  Large full site, 736m2  Large Floor area 188m2  4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms and a…

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Property Syndication – Who Can Participate?

June 3, 2018

You may have recently read our updates about the property syndication opportunities we have been offering. While syndication is an attractive proposition, particularly for investors who are not able to or may not wish to invest in property alone, there are some considerations on who can participate. The main consideration for syndication subscribers is that…

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Are Property Finders the same as Buyers’ Agents?

May 20, 2018

Make sure you know the difference before engaging any property buying assistance The New Zealand real estate landscape has changed considerably over the last five years. In 2008 a new real estate act was introduced, which in turn established a new governing body, the Real Estate Agents Authority. Buyers’ agents like Erskine + Owen have…

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Big Air and Broken Bones

May 11, 2018

At the moment we don’t seem to be hearing much talk about property busts, not in NZ or many other countries. Are property markets maturing, is the age of a boom bust cycle at an end? It reminds me a bit of my bike riding age when I was about 10….bear with me… As kids we…

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Yes, you can still buy properties in Auckland with built in equity

April 27, 2018

This West Auckland property brought for our offshore client presents with a number of classic features that will lead to good capital growth over the medium to the long term – Large full site, 1012m2 Floor area 210m2 1960’s weatherboard bungalow, with a concrete block base and an iron roof Upstairs: 3 bedrooms and 1…

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Lifting the bonnet on the property markets current stability

April 23, 2018

What were we thinking! My last update was just after the election with a summary of what I thought the impact on the property market would be from the new Labour government.  Now we are 4 months in we thought it about time we did a review…and then of course look forward again. Our overall…

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Property Syndication Queenstown New Zealand

April 1, 2018

We are pleased to announce our latest property syndication offer is available to view. Property Syndication means shared ownership by pooling together with other investors to access property you couldn’t buy alone. To learn more about syndication and whether you qualify as a “wholesale investor” to take part CLICK HERE. NEW  Property Syndication, Queenstown, New Zealand – Own a piece of New…

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The 3 key barriers to property investment

February 1, 2018

Are you wanting to invest in property but just haven’t been able to make it happen? Does this sound like you?… You spend hours trawling realestate.co.nz or Trademe, you call agents, you go and look at properties and maybe you have even made offers and been to auctions. But you are frustrated because it still…

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Investors can still take advantage of competitive pricing vs return in Hamilton

November 1, 2017

Our clients were looking to increase their property investment portfolio – and this property offers a combination of qualities to attract tenants, and provide good capital growth. Property Specifications Freehold 590m2 site with a 144m2 floor area 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Double garage with internal access Situated on a full site in a popular northern…

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The Labour Factor – what will the impact be on property prices in New Zealand?

November 1, 2017

NB: Since writing this article the RBNZ (as predicted) has announced easing of LVR rules effective 1 January 2018. Our analysis of this will be published next week. We have a new government in NZ, finally a decision, and now the burning question is what will the Labour impact be in general and specifically on…

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