Issue number 50, 2008
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Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 18 |
Profile |
Hard lessons educate the maestro |
Ron Hoy Fong on debt, tofu and family |
Diana Clement |
| 22 |
Investing strategy |
New year, new strategy |
Successful property investors on their expectations for 2008 and the strategies they will adopt |
Diana Clement and Andrea Milner |
| 28 |
Investing 101 |
Your guide to becoming a successful property investor |
An introduction to rational real estate investing |
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| 34 |
Renovating for profit |
Colouring for success |
How to make the best use of colour when renovating rental property |
Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 36 |
Agents and legal dealings |
When deals go bad |
Part two - looks at who is liable in the event of court action when a property deal goes sour |
Jo Ferris |
| 38 |
Investor psychology |
Going against the crowd |
Some of the world's most successful investors swear by counter-cyclical investing. We examine 'crowd psychology' to find out how and why |
Michaela Ryan |
| 40 |
Proportional ownership |
What's next - co-buying? |
We find out what proportional ownership is and what it can offer property investors |
Diana Clement |
| 46 |
Commercial property |
Risk and reward |
With residential property's low yeilds, now could be the time to look into commercial property |
Giselle Pethard |
| 48 |
Commercial property |
Be diligent |
A look at the importance of carrying out due diligence on commercial investments |
Nigel Fletcher |
| 51 |
Tenancy Tribunal |
Alexandrina Trust v Shaw |
Costs awarded at the Tribunal must be reasonable |
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| 51 |
Tenancy Tribunal |
Yan v Daly |
Unprepared agent appearing for applicant not a ground for a rehearing |
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| 52 |
Economics |
Housing market tamed |
2007 turned out to be a turning point for the housing market. |
Khoon Goh |
| 53 |
Accounting |
Weighing tax code benefits |
What is a special tax code? How does it work? What's the catch? |
Mark Withers |
| 54 |
Investing strategy |
Winning in 2008 and beyond |
Investment strategy for 2008 should be based upon avoiding becoming a desperate seller |
Ann Loudon |
| 55 |
Mortgages |
Avoid the credit squeeze |
When credit is being squeezed as it is across finance companies in NZ, all banks tread carefully, broker-friendly or not |
Sue Tierney |
| 56 |
Regional review |
Central Auckland |
When property markets start their downward spiral, no urban centre in NZ offers better opportunities than the city of sails |
Patricia Moore |
| 62 |
Expo review |
Auckland Property Investment Expo 2007 |
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Issue number 51, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 18 |
Profile |
Buy well, earn more |
Lyndon Lattimore and Cathryn Khoo from Otago look set to become the region |
Jo Ferris |
| 22 |
Rents |
Rental Growth - moving up or moving out |
Demand for rental property is increasing across the country and the time is ripe for a wave of rent rises |
Andrea Milner |
| 28 |
Investing 101 |
Learning to ride the cycle |
An explaination of the property cycle |
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| 34 |
Selling |
When price rules and time matters |
A look at whether property vendors need to take a different approach in the current market conditions |
Jo Ferris |
| 37 |
Body Corporates |
That sinking feeling |
Looks at the importance of a body corporate having contingency and improvement funds and the role of the body corporate secretary |
Vesna Wells |
| 38 |
Investor psychology |
Stay the course |
Not many of us are turned on by the idea of |
Michaela Ryan |
| 40 |
Creating Cash Flow |
There's always a way |
The first of a series on strategies to create cash flow in the low-yield environment |
Karen Clark |
| 44 |
Property Trading |
Plunging into the property game |
New Plymouth Property Traders Paula Petersen and Maree Standen share their real life lessons |
Mark Ferguson |
| 46 |
Commercial property |
2008: Opportunities abound in commercial property investing |
The commercial property market outlook for 2008 |
John Ulrich |
| 48 |
Commercial property |
Avoid ugly surprises |
Wise up on your liabilities as a commercial property owner |
Andrew Bull |
| 50 |
Tenancy Tribunal |
Ure v Joyce, Hallet v Pat Taylor Realty and Salt v Monk and Elsworth |
These cases look at when a rehearing would take place instead of an appeal. When a rehearing would be refused |
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| 52 |
Economics |
Cash to be king in 2008 |
Managing cash flow will be vital in 2008 |
Khoon Goh |
| 53 |
Accounting |
Provisional tax and GST alignment |
An explanation of the changes in tax laws relating to provisional tax and gst |
Mark Withers |
| 54 |
Valuations |
My top 10 positives and negatives when looking at a property |
A look at the main influences on the valuation process |
Rene McLean |
| 55 |
Mortgages |
With the demise of lenders -what happens now? |
Sue Tierney anticipates that with less of a choice of lenders, the terms of mortgages may become less flexible |
Sue Tierney |
| 56 |
Property Developing |
Getting started in developing |
An explanation of the necessary steps before making a start in property development |
Adrian Low |
| 58 |
Tenancy Management |
Tenants improve rentals at own cost |
The general principles of law must be applied before other matters in disputes where tenants have carried out improvements on properties |
Scotney Williams |
| 59 |
Regional review |
West Coast:Gold on the wild West Coast? |
The West Coast has seen an incredible increase in property prices over the past four to five years, but it |
Sam Davison |
Issue number 52, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 18 |
Profile |
Turning knowledge into gold |
Knowledge and an eye for detail drive Peter O'Keefe's success in property and business |
Jo Ferris |
| 22 |
Packaged property |
Blue Chip Blues |
The demise of Blue Chip; what it means for the industry and the lessons for property investors |
Diana Clement |
| 30 |
Investor psychology |
Renovation Rumbles |
How you can renovate a property and keep your relationship intact |
Michaela Ryan |
| 34 |
Investing 101 |
Strategies - What sort of investor do you want to be? |
Setting goals and strategies to ensure you profit from your investing |
Diana Clement |
| 38 |
Creating Cash Flow |
Renovation Rulz |
Doing up property can be a good way of adding value and boosting income if you do it right |
Karen Clark |
| 42 |
Mortgage Brokers |
Mortgage Brokers - are they all created equal? |
What's in the deal for a property investor when they opt to use the services of a mortgage broker? |
Sam Davison |
| 46 |
Types of property |
Hot Property |
Gated communities offer security, privacy and good returns on investment and are in hot demand |
Adrienne Jervis |
| 50 |
Commercial property |
Understanding Lease Agreements |
Sets out some of the main issues a commercial property investor should be aware of when negotiating leases |
Ronette Druskovich |
| 52 |
Tenancy Tribunal |
Neild v Brown and Watson |
A case that reminds landlords to respect their tennants' right to quiet enjoyment of the property |
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| 53 |
Economics |
A year of headwinds and correction |
An examination of some of the key drivers of house prices |
Khoon Goh |
| 54 |
Accounting |
Ring fencing the big political issue |
The government considers removing or ring fencing tax losses. How much will this affect the average property investor |
Mark Withers |
| 55 |
Investing strategy |
Investing in uncertain times |
Where to invest your money in these uncertain times |
Ann Loudon |
| 56 |
Tenancy Management |
When is a tennancy term not fixed? |
Landlords can charge sums of money as consideration for release from a fixed term tenancy. The money charged is not rent, it is therefore not a breach |
Scotney Williams |
| 58 |
Property Developing |
Finding the right property to develop |
Budget, location and project options will all influence the decision in choosing the right property to develop |
Adrian Low |
| 59 |
Regional review |
Wairarapa: Our best kept secret |
Because prices don't soar in Wairarapa, there are still properties within the reach of the average investor |
Patricia Moore |
Issue number 53, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 20 |
Profile |
$2 tip from a young investor |
Can $2 really be traded up to a house? We talk to young entrepreneur Adam Baird about his personal challenge and what happened along the way |
Jo Ferris |
| 24 |
Packaged property |
The easy ride to wealth? |
Do the numbers on packaged property investments really stack up in the hands-off method of creating wealth |
Diana Clement |
| 30 |
Investor psychology |
Wealth creation mindsets |
Successful investors tend to have a systematic approach to how they craft their wealth. This article looks at how it can be applied to property investing |
Michaela Ryan |
| 34 |
Investing 101 |
Building your team |
An examination of who you should have a trusted players in your property investing team and why |
Diana Clement |
| 38 |
Creating Cash Flow |
Planting profit in the backyard |
A look at how a minor dwelling can be a major asset for investors |
Karen Clark |
| 42 |
Insurance for property investors |
Planning for the unexpected |
Many property investors are under insured - this article examines how vital it is to protect your assets |
Patricia Moore |
| 46 |
Commercial property |
Ups and downs of leasing commercial property |
We review some of the more key commercial property lease terms |
Ronette Druskocich and Brett Cran |
| 50 |
Tenancy Tribunal |
Rush v Pooley, Bragg v Barnes and Hughes v Buchanan and McManus |
What to do with new and witheld evidence and also when agents are liable for damages |
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| 51 |
Economics |
Looks like wild weather |
How severe will the housing market correction be and how long will it last? |
Khoon Goh |
| 52 |
Accounting |
New tainting rules update |
The low down on the new tainting rules and how the proposed changes will have a significant widening effect on who's regarded as an associated person. |
Mark Withers |
| 53 |
Tenancy Management |
A tenancy by any other name |
Who's covered by the Residential Tenancies Act? |
Scotney Williams |
| 54 |
Valuations |
When the chips are down |
How valuers should tread with care, especially in the wake of the Blue Chip collapse |
Rene McLean |
| 56 |
Mortgages |
Reduce loan costs |
Number crunching and handy hints on how to reduce loan repayments and save yourself money |
Sue Tierney |
| 57 |
Property Developing |
Due diligence - what you need to know before you buy |
Some key issues that need to be addressed early |
Adrian Low |
| 58 |
Regional review |
North vs South: Battle of the Mighty W's Whangarei vs Wanganui |
An exploration of Whangarei and Whanganui for hidden bargains and the current mood of the property market |
Patricia Moore |
Issue number 54, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 20 |
Profile |
Family ties |
Strong family focus and smart planning enabled former farmers Val and Peter Williams to set themselves up for semi-retirement, while also helping their children into property |
Jo Ferris |
| 24 |
Tax |
The great tax crackdown |
Anybody who has bought or sold a property in recent years could find the spotlight turned on them. Could you prove your innocence if the taxman came knocking? |
Philip Macalister |
| 30 |
Investing strategy |
What type of property investor are you? |
Talks about the different types of property investors and asks, which one are you? |
Michael Yardney |
| 34 |
Investing 101 |
Time to do the business and buy |
Tells you how to find potential property investment goldmines |
Diana Clement |
| 38 |
Creating Cash Flow |
Tricks of the trading game |
Minimising the risks in the property trading game |
Karen Clark |
| 42 |
Investing in Oz |
Is it greener on the other side? |
How safe and profitable is investing in Australia for Kiwis? |
Diana Clement |
| 46 |
Commercial property |
Feeling the commercial property pulse |
There are still investment opportunities in commercial property |
Andrea Fox |
| 50 |
Tenancy Tribunal |
Residential rentals Ltd v Petty and Melville and Irwin v Johns |
These cases illustrate the importance of paying attention to tenancy agreements and keeping track of payments |
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| 51 |
Economics |
Sour sentiments but there's always a flip side |
What is the flip side of falling house prices? |
Khoon Goh |
| 52 |
Investing strategy |
Time to tighten the belt and get real! |
An examination of how to get the most out of your finances |
Ann Loudon |
| 53 |
Tenancy Management |
Tenants' and Landlords' rights in building repairs |
When repairs are underway, the rights of tennants and landlords can change |
Scotney Williams |
| 54 |
Mortgages |
The necessity of using a mortgage broker |
it is important to ensure that you get the best possible advice in the current climate |
Sue Tierney |
| 55 |
Property Developing |
Consultants, paperwork, councils and consents |
Once you have bought a property for developing - what comes next |
Adrian Low |
| 56 |
Regional review |
Dunedin: Mecca of the South |
The outlook in this southern city is not entirely gloomy |
David Killick |
Issue number 55, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 18 |
Profile |
Property Chameleon - Mark Ferguson |
Mark Ferguson changes with the market and believes property is the greatest pathway to wealth |
Jo Ferris |
| 22 |
Pope in Paeroa |
Angel of Harlem |
22 years old, 16 houses, one street. Laurence Pope is fast becoming world famous in Paeroa for transforming a run-down street in Paeroa. |
Andrea Fox |
| 28 |
Investing strategy |
What's the plan Stan? |
Guidance from the property veterans to navigate the current market |
Andrea Fox |
| 34 |
Investing 101 |
Negotiation and settlement tricks |
Seasoned property investors often say you make the most money on a property at the time of purchase. This article tells you how |
Diana Clement |
| 38 |
ANZ Survey results |
Investors predicting sunnier times ahead |
The latest survey from ANZ shows property investors are surprisingly optimistic about the market and its outlook for the next five years. However exonomists are a little more pessimistic |
Diana Clement |
| 42 |
Investing strategy |
Why you need to change to become wealthy |
It is vital to growth and success to be willing to step outside your comfort zone |
Michael Yardney |
| 44 |
Creating Cash Flow |
Developing for cash |
Property developing can generate good profits, but there are plenty of pitfalls for the unwary. |
Karen Clark |
| 47 |
Renovation |
Budget blowouts |
Budget blowouts and what to do about them |
Jane Eyles- Bennett |
| 48 |
Economics |
OCR Changes don't make for a sunnier outlook |
Any reductions in the OCR will be slow to benefit the housing market |
Khoon Goh |
| 49 |
Accounting |
Boarders and flatmates |
A look at the tax rules on boarders and flatmates |
Mark Withers |
| 50 |
Mortgages |
Financial principles to save you from debt |
Tips on how to make your money go further |
Sue Tierney |
| 51 |
Tenancy Management |
Tenants privacy and landlords inspections |
Landlords' and tenants' responsibilities in tenancy inspections and how consideration of personal property is key |
Scotney Williams |
| 52 |
Valuations |
RIP dwelling purchasers |
Tips to minimise the loss if you are forced to sell your portfolio |
Rene McLean |
| 53 |
Tenancy Tribunal |
Bates v Harvey Corporation and Bates v Kanaria |
The responsibility of landlords in a mortgagee sale; Mould and mildew minimisation are a joint landlord/tenant responsibility |
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| 54 |
Regional review |
Hamilton: Cruising the river city |
Hamilton has a flood of houses on the market, so now is the time to start snapping up the bargains |
Adrienne Jervis |
Issue number 56, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 18 |
Profile |
Reaching for the stars from ground zero |
Israeli immigrant Erez Tal shows how willpower, hard work and chance meetings made him a property investor |
Jo Ferris |
| 22 |
Tenancy Law changes |
Rewriting the Rules |
There are dramatic changes underway to the RTA. As property investors and landlords, you need to know what the new rules are and how they are likely to affect your investing |
Rob Hosking |
| 26 |
Tenancy Management |
Residntial tenancy amendments impacting landlords |
Examines limited tenant liability, landlords responsibilities and the no letting fee rule |
Scotney Williams |
| 28 |
Investing 101 |
Doing the Mortgage Dance |
Covers the basics of how to raise finance for property investment |
Diana Clement |
| 34 |
Investing strategy |
10 Habits of successful property investors |
A look at the common habits of people who have created their wealth and how you need to implement similar habits to become successful yourself |
Michael Yardney |
| 36 |
Creating Cash Flow |
Get creative with lease options |
A look at the ins and outs of lease options |
Karen Clark |
| 41 |
Renovation |
Insulation - Your invisible friend |
The first in a three-part series looking at insulation and the options for landlords and property investors |
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| 42 |
Immigration |
The Immigration Effect |
The relevance and impact of immigration on the housing market - reveals some surprises |
Andrea Fox |
| 48 |
Accounting |
When is a sale a sale? |
Talks about the income recognition rules associated with the timing of property sales |
Mark Withers |
| 49 |
Mortgages |
Traps of terminology |
A look at terminology traps, which helps clarify the confusion between 'refixing' and 'refinancing' |
Sue Tierney |
| 50 |
Economics |
Batten down the hatches |
Investors need to batten down the hatches in order to ride out the market correction |
Khoon Goh |
| 51 |
Investing strategy |
Wising up on property trading |
As high interest rates and a stall in capital gains hits, investors are realising the pitfalls of high leveraging |
Ann Loudon |
| 52 |
Tenancy Tribunal |
Clarke v Pask and Grenney v Selkirk |
Contractual Remedies Act - misrepresentation needs to be material to give the right to terminate a tenancy agreement. Need to establish reliance upon misrepresentation - asbestos in ceiling |
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| 53 |
Regional review |
Invercargill: Southern gems |
Invercargill boasts NZ's lowest house prices and there are still gems to be found in this southern city for long-term investors. |
David Killick |
Issue number 57, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 18 |
Profile |
Henry Clothier - An eye for business |
His imagination and strong philosophies on life have helped him transform the Waikato town of Tirau. |
Jo Ferris |
| 22 |
Survival Guide |
Master this market |
Property is dropping in value and some investors are finding themselves in a tight spot. But every downturn has a silver lining |
Andrea Fox and Diana Clement |
| 28 |
Investing 101 |
Advanced finance options |
A look at the more creative options for raising the money to pay for your property investments |
Diana Clement |
| 34 |
Investing strategy |
Four ways to use leveraging to build your wealth |
Use leveraging in borrowing, your relationships and networks, your time management and even your thought patterns |
Michael Yardney |
| 36 |
Renovation |
Choosing a property to renovate |
Renovation tips to help create cash flow |
Jane Eyles- Bennett |
| 41 |
Renovation |
Warm front beckons for landlords |
Installing insulation is cost-effective and also helps keep tenants longer |
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| 42 |
A Day in the Life |
The property manager diaries |
We spend a day to see what property managers get up to |
Andrea Fox |
| 48 |
Investor psychology |
Psychological traps of investing |
Investors can sometimes make irrational decisions because of their past experiences. Here's how and why it happens, and some ways to avoid it happening to you. |
Michaela Ryan |
| 50 |
Accounting |
FLIP tricks |
An examination of the unique tax issues related with fixed life intangible property, otherwise known as FLIPs |
Mark Withers |
| 51 |
Mortgages |
How to get money out of the bank |
A look at the criteria banks use in deciding whether to lend you money |
David Tillman |
| 52 |
Economics |
Housing correction not evenly spread |
Sections on the property market are escaping the downturn woes |
Khoon Goh |
| 53 |
Valuations |
The sky is falling. Or is it? |
Have we reached the depths of winter in the property market? |
Rene McLean |
| 54 |
Tenancy Management |
The impact of residential tenancy amendments |
How amendments to the RTA will affect investors and landlords. This article features address for service; landlords going overseas; bonds and bond claims; temporary rent reductions |
Scotney Williams |
| 55 |
Tenancy Tribunal |
Murdoch v Air Pacific and Xpearson v Conway |
Looks at the obligations of the landlord to insure and the rights of the tenant to the benefits of the insurance. Fair Trading Act - landlords entitlement to seek damages for repairs |
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| 56 |
Regional review |
Manawatu: Rural riches |
Manawatu has a laid-back rural lifestyle, the country's largest university, the lion's share of the NZ defence force and a property market that isn't looking too shabby either. |
Adrienne Jervis |
Issue number 58, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 22 |
Is now the time to buy? |
The next big boom |
To buy or not to buy is a question vexing property investors. Some are convinced a downturn is the time, others believe it is a matter of wait and see. |
Andrea Fox |
| 28 |
Investing 101 |
Doing the numbers |
A look at how to budget, calculate rate of returns, identify risks and tools to use |
Diana Clement |
| 34 |
Swaps |
Get into the swaps market |
If you can't sell your property, swap it. A look at what's involved in the swaps market and how lucrative it is in a depressed market, or at any stage of the property cycle |
Diana Clement |
| 36 |
Renovation |
Renovating student accommodation |
Owning student accommodation can be hugely rewarding if done properly. Learn how to renovate property to suit students |
Jane Eyles- Bennett |
| 41 |
Renovation |
Why I insulated 80 properties |
Landlords who have made use of the insulation subsidy and how it's benefited not only their investment properties but also their tenants |
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| 42 |
A Day in the Life |
A learned art |
How do valuers come up with their numbers? Spend a day with one to find out the tricks of the trade and learn the skilled art of valuation |
Vicki Holder |
| 46 |
Mortgagee sales |
Beware the mortgagee buzz |
Mortgagee sales have the potential to be very good bargains for property investors, but there are hidden stings to be aware of |
Andrea Fox |
| 50 |
Accounting |
Leasing tax issues |
Issues specific to commercial property leasing |
Mark Withers |
| 51 |
Mortgages |
Where to go when the bank says no |
Options for finance when the bank turns down your loan application. |
David Tillman |
| 52 |
Economics |
The three stages of adjustment |
The three stages of adjustment |
Khoon Goh |
| 53 |
Strategy |
The disappearing wealth paradox |
Challenging the disappearing wealth paradox. Where does money go when investments go bottom-up? |
Ann Loudon |
| 54 |
Tenancy Management |
RTA change defies logic |
Amendments to the RTA: Increase in rent when substantial improvements have been made; increase in rent due to unforseen circumstances; accelerated rent or damages prohibited; responsibility for outgoings |
Scotney Williams |
| 55 |
Tenancy Tribunal |
MacDonald v Wallis and Baker & Kailahi v Tanner |
Find out if landlords need to inform tenants if they have on-sold the property and if notice of tenancy termination is valid via email |
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| 56 |
Regional review |
Nelson: Under the sun |
Sunshine and a pleasant lifestyle make Nelson a popular place to live and a safe bet for investors |
Karen Clark |
| 66 |
Toolbox |
Warning: Potential hazards ahead |
How safe are your investment properties? Get in-depth hazard reports specific to your property online |
Diana Clement |
Issue number 59, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 18 |
Profile |
Shaken but not deterred |
Inspirational Gisborne property investor Catherine Coombes is guided by her intuition and unique psychological approach to creating wealth |
Jo Ferris |
| 22 |
Rental safe havens |
Rental safe havens |
Where's the bext place in NZ to weather a downturn; where are rents most stable and prices holding steady? |
Andrea Fox & Diana Clement |
| 28 |
Investing 101 |
The T.A.X files |
Tax is a vital part of investment success and can even be used to your advantage. Make the taxman your friend. |
Diana Clement |
| 34 |
Renovation |
Fix it before it breaks |
Spring is a great time to do annual maintenance tasks and future-proof your properties |
Mark Trafford |
| 36 |
Investing strategy |
Five simple steps for prosperity |
When you understand and do what successful investors do, you get to become one of them. |
Michael Yardney |
| 38 |
A Day in the Life |
Getting to know your mortgage broker |
Spend a day with a mortgage broker to find out how they can benefit your property investing |
Vicki Holder |
| 42 |
Bare land |
What to do with bare land |
Land is becoming a good option for investors, but should you build, subdivide or move an existing property? |
Andrea Fox |
| 46 |
Accounting |
Who's afraid of the IRD? |
What to do in advance and how to cope of the taxman comes calling |
Mark Withers |
| 47 |
Mortgages |
To fix or not to fix |
How to avoid being bullied by the banks into fixing for loger terms |
Sue Tierney |
| 48 |
Economics |
On edge and on guard |
What happens in the US and UK could well affect your investments here |
Khoon Goh |
| 49 |
Strategy |
Master the art of negotiation |
How to negotiate to get what you want |
Tracy Hintz |
| 50 |
Property management |
Make the Tenancy Tribunal work for you |
Armed with knowledge, a landlord can harness situations to their advantage |
Pat Allen |
| 52 |
Valuations |
The downward spiral |
Property values are still dropping; don't expect stabilisation yet if you ascribe to the theory that it's the numbers that matter |
Rene McLean |
| 53 |
Legal |
Good news for landlords |
More amendments to the RTA: The definition of reside; new unlawful acts committed by tenants; fixtures; landlords' responsibilities |
Scotney Williams |
| 54 |
Regional review |
Rotorua: Hot opportunities |
Rotorua is one of the country's hottest tourist attractions and is also a hot spot for investors looking for long-term rental gems. |
Maddy Milicich & Philip Macalister |
Issue number 60, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 13 |
Landlord of the Year award |
Love thy tenants |
Profile of the winners, Andrea and andrew Elliot, and runners-up Kevin and Megan McCarthy and Lorna and Jeff Goodin. |
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| 18 |
Profile |
High flyers |
Fiona and Allistair Gillespie are savvy investors with a love of freedom and flying, and a portfolio to match. They're also clued-up on how to add value to their properties |
Jonathan Underhill |
| 22 |
Learning from mistakes |
How to avoid the burn |
Learning from others' mistakes |
Diana Clement |
| 28 |
Investing 101 |
Protecting your assets |
How to structure your investments so they stay safe and minimise tax |
Diana Clement |
| 32 |
A Day in the Life |
The art of property finding |
Property finding is about research, spotting good deals and knowing your clients |
Colleen Simpson |
| 36 |
Renovation |
Hot tips for hot property |
Improving the garden will increase the appeal and value of your investment property, and it's cost-effective and easy |
Jane Eyles- Bennett |
| 38 |
Accounting |
Foreign losses across the ditch |
Changes in Australian tax legislation is making NZ an attractive investment option from both sides of the Tasman |
Mark Withers |
| 39 |
Mortgages |
Changing tunes |
How to make sure the bank doesn't change its mind over your loan - what to look out for and avoid |
David Tillman |
| 40 |
Economics |
Dark cloud over predicted rate cuts |
Although rate cuts are good news, the reasons behind them are not |
Khoon Goh |
| 41 |
Strategy |
The five step system |
More tips on how to master the art of negotiation |
Tracy Hintz |
| 42 |
Property management |
Best bang for your buck |
Competition is heating up for attracting good tenants. Find out where you can find the best of the bunch |
Pat Allen |
| 43 |
Legal |
More positive changes |
RTA amendments: Landlord access; notice; rights of renewal; abandonment |
Scotney Williams |
| 44 |
Regional review |
Tauranga: Bargains in the bay |
Tauranga's property market has been turned on its head, with some areas reaching the bottom and others yet to hit. Is it still a good option for investors? |
Adrienne Jervis |
| 56 |
Toolbox |
Tools for smart landlords |
Courses for property managers reviewed. Becoming a better landlord will make you a better investor |
Diana Clement |
Issue number 61, 2008
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| Page |
Subject |
Title |
Description |
Author |
| 14 |
Investing strategy |
The myth of risk |
Dispelling the myth of risk and encouraging a new way of thinking |
Michael Yardney |
| 18 |
Profile |
Passion for property |
Patience, passion and prudence is what drives Nelson property investor Glenn Morris, who has built up a successfil portfolio of commercial and residential properties step by step |
Karen Clark |
| 22 |
Cash flow positive properties |
How to find cash flow positive properties |
A guide on how to calculate and create cash flow positive properties |
Diana Clement |
| 28 |
Investing 101 |
Juggling DIY and delegation |
We look at the question of managing your property. Being responsible for managing tenants can be a daunting task and there are lots of things to consider when deciding to DIY or delegate |
Diana Clement |
| 32 |
A Day in the Life |
Hands-on philosophy |
Find out what it takes to be a successful do-it-yourself landlord by spending a day with Chris and Gwen O'Leary |
Jo Ferris |
| 36 |
Renovation |
7 must-do tips for renovating in turbulent times |
One thing to be aware of is knowing exactly what you are getting into - surprises are not your friend |
Mark Trafford |
| 38 |
Accounting |
A landmark land sale decision |
Is it possible to buy land with the ultimate purpose of selling it and not be taxed on the sale? We take a look at a High Court case that clarifies the circumstances |
Mark Withers |
| 40 |
Mortgages |
Breaking out |
Breaking out of fixed rate loans may be a better option than staying put |
Jonathan Michell |
| 41 |
Economics |
Seeds of recovery |
The fundamentals are starting to align themselves in favour of the property market |
Khoon Goh |
| 42 |
Valuations |
Keep it real |
Be realistic about your valuation - we are all in the same leaky boat |
Rene McLean |
| 43 |
Property management |
Hot tips summarised |
Ttop five tips to keep you and your tenants happy in 2009 |
Pat Allen |
| 44 |
Legal |
Last but not least |
The last article in the series on RTA amendments and how they affect landlords |
Scotney Williams |
| 46 |
Regional review |
Face of the future |
Manukau City is a young and diverse city that's going places - fast. There are some exciting ventures planned that could well see property investors very happy in the near future |
Patricia Moore |
