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Issue number 50, 2008 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
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| 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 | |
| 32 | Feature | Social Housing: Is it a good investment? Part 2 | Continuing our series on the Government's social housing programme. | Miriam Bell |
| 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 | |
| 51 | Tenancy Tribunal | Yan v Daly | Unprepared agent appearing for applicant not a ground for a rehearing | |
| 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 | ||
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 14 | Housing | Slow road to recovery | Housing Commentary June 2008 | Jenny Ruth |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 53 | Toolbox | Spelling out the numbers | New software to help doing the numbers of potential investments. NZ Property Investor's Cashflow Forecaster CD | Jenny Ruth |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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 |
Issue number 62, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 12 | The Hard Yards | The Secret Power of Persuasion | Using persuasion in negotiation | Michael Yardney |
| 14 | Renovation | Flooring and window treatments | Choosing carpets or hard flooring, curtains or blinds to increase the value of your property for minimum cost | Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 18 | Profile | Sweet Success - Michele Coker | The secret of Michele Coker's success. | Andrea Fox |
| 22 | Forecast for New Year | 2009 Outlook | Experts Forecasts for 2009 | Jo Ferris |
| 28 | Investing 101 | Tenancy Management | Tools for landlords for successful tenancy management and finding good tenants. | Diana Clement |
| 32 | Coastal Property | Perusing the coast. | Beach properties as investments. | Adrienne Jervis |
| 36 | A Day in the Life | Playing the mediation game | A day in the life of DBh mediators - Rental Disputes and disagreements. | Vicki Holder |
| 40 | Accounting | Mortgage break penalties-what are the issues? | Breaking fixed mortgages for floating rates or lower interest rates | Mark Withers |
| 41 | Mortgages | Being smart about structuring debt | Striking the right deal on your rate is important and changing the way their loans are organised. | Jonathan Michell |
| 42 | Economics | Useful predictions for 2009 | Predictions on house sales, prices, mortgage rates and the job market. | Khoon Goh |
| 43 | Property management | Attracting and maintaining tenants | Tips for keeping current and prospective tenants happy | Pat Allen |
| 44 | Negotiation | Why now is a good time to buy | Any time is a good time to buy if you buy well. Adjust your strategies to suit the market conditions. | Tracy Hintz |
| 45 | Tenancy Tribunal | Tency Tribunal decisions of interest to property investors | Landlords should keep comprehensive records and an agreement over termination of tenancy is binding. Letting fees payable must be included on agreement | |
| 46 | Regional review | Gisborne | Real Estate Investment opportunities in Gisborne. | |
| 60 | Mortgages | Short will see you sweet for now | Fixing short will give you flexibility to take advantage of falling rates but the future is still cloudy | Maria Scott |
Issue number 63, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 11 | Commercial property | Light amidst the tempest | Focus shifting from credit crunch to impact of the wider economic downturn. Supply of investment property by motivated vendors will likely increase. Tenant retention critical. | Zoltan Moricz |
| 12 | Housing | Fishing for good news | Housing Market data little to cheer about. | Jenny Ruth |
| 16 | The Hard Yards | Learning the smart way | Property Investors can learn from other mistakes, learn faster & should educate themselves. | Michael Yardney |
| 18 | Profile | Small steps, giant lessons | How Bruce and Irene Remnant build wealth in property. If being a landlord isn't for you, hire property managers | Jo Ferris |
| 22 | Why we're buying now | Why smart investors are buying now | Property Investors strategies: Ed and Debbie Van Den Roek, Nancy Caiger, Colin & Lorraine Beaumont, Mike and Tahnee Bailey,Scott & Raewyn Dodd | Karen Clark |
| 28 | Renovation | Tales of the Kiwi DIY Investor | DIY not always the easiest and cheapest option. | Mark Trafford |
| 30 | Investing 101 | Part 15 - Driving for success. | How to overcome a lack of motivation, find inspiration and help in becoming an accomplished property investor. | Dianna Clement |
| 34 | Provincial Service Towns | Serving up profit | Fast FActs about Feilding,Greymouth, Asbburton & Kawerau | Andrea Fox |
| 38 | A Day in the Life | The helping hand of the law | Lindsay Lloyd Christchurch MDS Law | Colleen Simpson |
| 42 | Accounting | Holiday home tax crackdown | IRD Auditing holiday homes & LAQC's | Mark Withers |
| 43 | Mortgages | From the trenches | Substantial increase in the number of mortgages taken out. Loans more affordable in past 3 months. Types of property investors are different from a year or two ago. | Jonathan Mitchell |
| 44 | Economics | Are we there yet? | Until global economy recovers NZ economy will remain subdued. Average duration of a downturn is 4 years. House prices have only fallen 5%-7% but number of houses sold is down 45%. Labour market will hold the key to how housing market fares. | Khoon Goh |
| 45 | Property management | The death of a tenant | Tenancies immediately terminate on the death of a tenant, so no provision for rent past the date of death. | Pat Allen |
| 46 | Valuations | Comparing influences | Pressure affect property market: Market sentiment, Difficulty in obtaining a mortgage, economy, global instability, fear,immigration, mortgage rates, rents, unemployed, cost to build etc. | Rene Mclean |
| 47 | Tenancy Tribunal | Tenanct Tribunal decisions of interest to property investors. | Retention to title clauses and how that relates to fixtures in a property. | |
| 48 | Regional review | Weeding out bargains in the Garden City | Christchurch - Sharpest drop in house prices in Canterbury. Oversupply of rental property. Investors believe prices will fall further. Rising unemployment. Pockets of opportunity including commercial property. | Colleen Simpson |
Issue number 64, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 10 | Housing | Tread cautiously | House prices continue to tumble, sales drying up and time to sell is lengthening | Jenny Ruth |
| 14 | Profile | Thinking outside the square | Katikati investors & orchard owners David and Cindy Thompson answered their predicament of housing seasonal kiwifruit workers by becoming landlords as well. | Jo Ferris |
| 18 | Property management | Game on | Property management bill is getting another rewrite aimed at encouraging stable tenancies in better kept homes and landlords to better manage them. | Rob Hosking and Vicki Holder |
| 24 | Renovation | The secret to adding value | Set renovation goals and make a plan. Avoid DIY employ tradespeople and project manager and get what you want by being fair, patient and respectful. | Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 26 | Investing 101 | Part 16 Staying ahead of the scammers | Typical property scams such as inflated property values, over-priced seminars, Ponzi schemes, Affinity scams, Lottery frauds, | Diana Clement |
| 30 | The Hard Yards | Thriving in difficult times | Get your property portfolio thriving by seeing obstacles or setback as opportunities to grow and learn. | Michael Yardney |
| 34 | Tax | Guilty by association | The institute(Chartered Accountants) wants the 'associated persons' provisions culled from the bill. | Jenny Ruth |
| 38 | A Day in the Life | RTA referees | Debra Smallholme - A day in the life of a Tenancy Tribunal adjudicator | Vicki Holder |
| 42 | Accounting | Tax issues on separation | When relationships break up both parties are obliged to split their assets - including their property portfolios held in trusts and LAQCs | Mark Withers |
| 43 | Mortgages | Under mortgage stress | Ways of structuring your mortgage payments to help in tight times such as mortgage holiday, interest only loans, Top up your loan to fund mortgage payments or consumer finance debt. Structure business and rental debt for tax purposes, negotiate a good interest rate | Jonathan Mitchell |
| 44 | Economics | Land slump on the way | Land prices need to to drop 40% to make building a viable option. | Khoon Goh |
| 45 | Property management | When you know you're being too nice | Being too soft on tenants? There comes a time when you have to clean out a property by terminating a tenancy. | Pat Allen |
| 46 | Tax | Maximising cash flow in a recession | Ideas to improve cash flow for investors | Mathew Gilligan |
| 47 | Tenancy Tribunal | Tenancy Tribunal decisions of interest to property investors | Appeals by landlords in relation to a house being uninhabitable and tenants restricting landlords and prospective tenants access. | |
| 48 | Regional review | Hutt City - Pockets of Potential | Things to consider when buying a Hutt City property: Is your property in right school zone? Off-street parking? Public transport? Flooding? Dux Quest piping? apartment building? Morning sun vs afternoon sun? Motorway links? | Jonathan Underhill |
| 53 | Mortgages | Bottom Line for borrowers | Although rates are dropping there is still funding problems in the market. Fix for a shorter time if you are planning on repaying your debt over a 12 to 24 month period | Maria Scott |
| 60 | Toolbox | Birds eye view | Google Street enables property investors to check out potential houses and areas from comfort of their own computer. | Diana Clement |
Issue number 65, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 14 | Profile | Tina Chan - Defying the downturn | How Tina Chan 24 yr old turns $20,00 savings into $1m of equity in less than a year. | Diana Clement |
| 18 | Creating Cash Flow | Back in Black | Where to find cash flow positive properties in NZ? | Vicki Holder |
| 24 | Renovation | Choosing a trademan | Mark Trafford has advice on how to go about finding the best contractors and traps to look out for. | Mark Trafford |
| 28 | Investing 101 | Exiting gracefully | Creating exit strategies while building up your portfolio with tips from Greg Wells. | Dianna Clement |
| 30 | Ventilation | Healthy home, happy tenant | Part 1 Heating & ventilation of rental properties | Diana Clement |
| 34 | The Hard Yards | Playing as a team | Property investment is not an individual sport. Success comes when you play as a team | Michael Yardney |
| 36 | Tax | IRD on Tax - Change is Afoot | IRD is in middle of scheme to tax old property transactions and could see changes to tax laws. Targeting individuals & LAQCs | Rob Hosking |
| 38 | A Day in the Life | Color me briliant | Anthea Baker-Shreeve set up Homebase, a homestaging, furniture hire and interior design firm. | Diana Clement |
| 44 | Accounting | GST Update | Mark Withers highlights what type of property6 activities result in owing GST | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Mortgages | Helping the kids into property | Jonathan Mitchell looks at the best structure to help your children into their first home or first investment property. | Jonathan Mitchell |
| 46 | Economics | Taking the cautious approach | Look for opportunities that are presenting themselves, but don't lose sight of the bigger picture. | Khoon Goh |
| 47 | Valuations | Cost versus value | Be careful when renovating an existing property, as the cost of the build may be more than the added value when finished. | Rene Mclean |
| 48 | Tax | Keeping it close to home | American tax liens sound enticing but the risks multiply the further away from home investments are. | Mathew Gilligan |
| 50 | Regional review | Queenstown-Queen of aces | Property in Queenstown & Wanaka may be as cheap as its ever going to get due to the current market downturn. | Karen Clark |
| 55 | Mortgage Rates | Lock n' load | Borrowers are now being told to lock down fixed rates but if gambling more your style wait and see if longer term rates will drop further. | Maria Scott |
Issue number 66, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 12 | Housing | Clear as mud | Economists are saying there are signs of recovery in the housing market but beware reading too much into the latest figures. | Jenny Ruth |
| 16 | Profile | Scott & Raewyn Dodd | Get alongside an experienced investor who is willing to act as a mentor. Surround yourself with a good team of experts such as a lawyer, accountant, valuer and bank manager. | Karen Clark |
| 20 | Investing strategy | Robert Kiyosaki on how to invest now | Robert Kiyosaki explains how investors can profit from the current economic mess and gives you his new rules for investing. | Diana Clement |
| 26 | Renovation | Jane Eyles-Bennett - Renovating to sell | Renovating to sell is entirely different to renovating to rent out to tenants or live in yourself. Jane Eyles-Bennett - gives advice on how to get the most value out of the least amount of money. | Jane Eyles-Bennett - |
| 28 | Rentals | Short term Lets - Keeping it brief | Karen Clark explains what sort of returns do Short Term Lets yield and how much risk is involved? | Karen Clark |
| 34 | The Hard Yards | How important is timing | Michael Yardney explains how important timing is for property investing strategies. | Michael Yardney |
| 36 | Ventilation | Venting for Value | Part 2 - How to make properties warmer and dryer for tenants looking at ventilation systems and the huge value they add to properties. | Diana Clement |
| 38 | A Day in the Life | Elise Vine - Pathways to riches | Elise Vine director of Pathway to Wealth is all about finding the best pathway to lead people to their financial goals and dreams. | Jonathan Underhill |
| 42 | Tax | GST update part 2 | Mark Withers update on GST for apartments. | Mark Withers |
| 43 | Mortgages | Million dollar question | Jonathan Mitchell tackles the most commonly asked question - when should you fix long term. | Jonathan Michell |
| 44 | Economics | Bounce bounce bounce | Is the housing market bouncing back? | Khoon Goh |
| 45 | Property management | Checklist to keep in mind | Pat Allen gets back to the basics to remind investors of the importance of the fundamentals: Condition, Location, Previous use, Existing tenants, ongoing management & neighbours | Pat Allen |
| 46 | Tax | Keeping you posted | Mathew Gilligan updates on developments in: Associated person rules - delayed, IRD loses doctor case, | Mathew Gilligan |
| 47 | Tenancy Tribunal | Tenancy Tribunal decisions of interest to property investors | A case relating to the importance of understanding terms in a tenancy agreement specifically Section 78(1)(g) - Tenancy agreement set aside because of mistaken belief by tenants, letting fee refunded and how Mediators orders are binding | |
| 48 | Regional review | Winning in the wine country | Hastings in Hawke's Bay lifestyle main lure that gives investors interesting choice by Jo Ferris | Jo Ferris |
| 54 | Toolbox | Property doo-da-dey | Review website www.propbd.co.nz by creator Bob Dey. An alternative view on what is happening in the wider Auckland market. | Diana Clement |
| 55 | Mortgage Rates | How 'bout that rollercoaster | Mortgage rates have been up and down recently, with the latest predictions that they will fall again | Maria Scott |
Issue number 67, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 16 | The Hard Yards | Sitting on the recession sideline | Michael Yardney explains how and why he is not participating in the recession and how you can too. Stay informed about what is happening in the world economy but don't become overwhelmed by it. | Michael Yardney |
| 18 | Profile | Paul Reid - Feeling the apartment beat | Paul Reid is on a role with an ever-expanding apartment portfolio based solely in Auckland's CBD. | Vicki Holder |
| 22 | Apartment Market | High-Rise, High Returns | Is now the time to buy apartments? | Sonia Speedy |
| 28 | Rentals | Accidental Landlords - Turning accidents to your advantage | accidental landlords a by-product of the current downturn in the property market. Not selling either because they can't find a buyers or get the price they want they rent instead. Leading to a rise in the number of landlord. Karen Clarke writes about how to get up to speed with the role. | Karen Clark |
| 34 | Renovation | The efficient do-up | How to keep your renovations within budget. Having a BUDGET is the most important. | Mark Trafford |
| 36 | Ventilation | Pumping up in popularity | Part 3 - Options for heating rental properties. Heat pumps a drawcard for tenants. | Diana Clement |
| 38 | A Day in the Life | Helen Gatonyi -A helping hand | Helen Gatonyi is a tenant advocate with Christchurch's Tenants Protection Association. | Colleen Simpson |
| 42 | Accounting | GST adjustments - change of use | Mark Withers discusses the issue of GST clawbacks on trading properties that are let to tenants before sale. | Mark Withers |
| 43 | Mortgages | The demise of non-bank lenders | If your loan is with a second tier lender, the best move could be to switch to a main stream back | Jonathan Michell |
| 44 | Economics | Catching red herrings | Khoon Goh explains why OCR cuts haven't been passed on to borrowers and why he believes lower floating rates are a red herring. | Khoon Goh |
| 45 | Property management | Dealing with tenant rage | What to do when tenants get abusive and why landlords must stay in control | Pat Allen |
| 47 | Valuations | Signs of Life | Property sales numbers and prices returning to a level of normalcy. | Rene Mclean |
| 48 | Regional review | Waitakare City - Clean and green out west | Waitakere City is making a name as an eco-friendly city and some good bargains for investors. | Vicki Holder |
| 446 | Tax | Do I need to pay GST on rent? | Mathew Gilligan answers questions about GST relating to development properties changing to residential rentals. | Mathew Gilligan |
Issue number 68, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 16 | Profile | Rachel Bisset & Chris Webster - Driven by determination | Jo Ferris talks with young property investors couple Rachel Bisset & Chris Webster from Christchurch. | Jo Ferris |
| 20 | Tenancy Management | Protecting your assets | Tenants are a property investors greatest assets - how to avoid tenant trials and tribulations. | Karen Clark |
| 26 | Mortgagee sales | Catching fall-of-the-hammer deals | Mortgagee sales not always a bargain. Diana Clement examines the numbers around mortgagee sales and dealing direct with the property owner before the suction is completed. | Diana Clement |
| 30 | Renovation | Hot tips for renovating | Renovating on a budget and how to stay on track money-wise. | Jane Eyes-Bennett |
| 34 | Statistics | Understanding Statistics - Statistics pick n' mix | How to compare the different sets of data and which ones are an accurate reflection on the market | Jenny Ruth |
| 36 | The Hard Yards | Climbing the investment ladder | Michael Yardney explains the five typical levels of investing and how to make it to the top. | Michael Yardney |
| 38 | A Day in the Life | A Day in the Life of a building Inspector - Peter Everest | The real insiders guide. To make sure they don't end up with a lemon of an investment property - use a property inspector. | Maria Low |
| 42 | Bartercard | Bartering for positive cashflow | In times of tight credit criteria investors need to get creative. Using Bartercard Property can be the difference in tipping the scale towards positive cash flow. | Vicki Holder |
| 44 | Accounting | To depreciate or not to depreciate | What to take into consideration when deciding whether or not to depreciate your investment property. | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Mortgages | What to ask and expect when fixing rates | Jonathan Michell explains how to waive fees when refixing your mortgage and what else to expect from the bank. | Jonathan Michell |
| 46 | Economics | Consulting the map | Khoon Goh takes a look at his predictions at the beginning of the year to see where the market is travelling and potentially where its heading | Khoon Goh |
| 47 | Tax | Fun and games with capital gains | Mathew Gilligan reviews the tax rules in relation to property sales. | Mathew Gilligan |
| 48 | Commercial property | Letting unit title properties | A Unit title checklist for landlords | Michelle Jones |
| 50 | Regional review | Marlborough - Opportunities amidst the vines | Wins, sun and an attractive lifestyle make the Marlborough region an appealing choice for investors looking for steady returns. | Karen Clarke |
| 54 | Toolbox | All about property | Diana Clement test-drives the property information website www.zoodle.co.nz | Diana Clement |
Issue number 69, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 10 | Housing | Flying Low but steady | Jenny Ruth writes about the housing market still showing signs of consolidation in June. | Jenny Ruth |
| 14 | Profile | Coral Wong - Hatching profit from property | Coral Wong with high goals, strong strategy and a foray into chicken farming has developed a successful property portfolio and two thriving businesses. | Diana Clement |
| 18 | Feature | What you need to know about P - P the hidden dangers of | Obligations regarding clean-up and what disclosure is needed for tenants and future property purchasers. | Jo Ferris |
| 26 | Housing | Affordable Housing Series - Moving mountains for profit | Relocating houses and whats involved. | Vicki Holder |
| 34 | Investing made easy | Investing made easy - Knowledge is power | Its time to get savvy and commit time, capital and some knowledge | Sonia Speedy |
| 36 | Renovation | Wishing up on maintenance | Maintaining your properties is the key to running a smooth investment business. | Mark Trafford |
| 38 | Insulation | Insulating your assets | What the new insulation scheme offers and what the benefits are. | Vicki Holder |
| 40 | Housing NZ Leases | Guaranteed rent: is there a catch? | How do Housing NZ leases stack up as an investment idea? | Diana Clement |
| 44 | The Hard Yards | Investing for the cycle | Michael Yardney explains how low liquidity and high stability is the way forward. | Michael Yardney |
| 46 | Accounting | Insight into audit activity | The tax audit is the primary tool in the IRD's tax compliance arsenal | Mark Withers |
| 47 | Mortgages | The shareholder's account | Jonathan Michell explains how re-jigging your debt in a shareholder's account save you money? | Jonathan Michell |
| 48 | Economics | The two-sided market | Khoon Goh looks at the two sides of the housing market recovery. | Khoon Goh |
| 49 | Valuations | Survivors, thrivers and cadavers | Rene McLean asks which category you fall into? | Rene Mclean |
| 50 | Regional review | Porirua City - Capital Prospects | Porirua City holds much potential for investors. | Rob Hosking |
Issue number 70, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 12 | A Day in the Life | The great property puzzle | Jenny Ruth explains housing data and the differing information currently available. | Jenny Ruth |
| 14 | Landlord of the Year award | A winning passion for property | Debbie Van Den Broek, this year's winner of the Landlord of the Year award. | |
| 16 | Profile | Knowledge of a lifetime - Jodi Cottle | Cottle's rules - properties must be cash flow positive, liveable, tidy, and in decent area. Treat it as a business and don't be soft. | Diana Clement |
| 20 | Back to the Future | The property investor of the Future | Five new investing rules for future success. | |
| 26 | Investing made easy | Building solid foundations | Property portfolios are built one brick at a time | Sonia Speedy |
| 28 | Housing | Affordable Housing Series - New and affordable achievable? | Vicki Holder explores the benefits and things to be wary of when investing in a new build compared to investing in existing, older properties. | Vicki Holder |
| 34 | REINZ Sale and Purchase Agreement | New S & P agreement under the spotlight | New Sales and Purchase Agreement | Vicki Holder |
| 38 | Renovation | How much should you spend? | Jane Eyles-Bennett answers commonly asked renovation questions by investors. | Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 40 | Insulation | So many products, so little space. | Benefits and downsides of different insulation materials | Vicki Holder |
| 42 | The Hard Yards | Running against the pack | Michael Yardney challenges what type of investor you are and explains how to be successful, you need to be going in the opposite direction from the 'pack'. | Michael Yardney |
| 44 | Accounting | GST headaches from services apartments | Mark Withers explains GST issues surrounding serviced apartments, holiday homes and home stays. | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Mortgages | Protecting your assets | Jonathan Michell looks at how investors can protect their assets and families from the unexpected. | Jonathan Michell |
| 46 | Economics | Hold 'ur horses | Khoon Goh warns the housing market is still facing headwinds. | Khoon Goh |
| 47 | Landscaping | cultivating calue | Simple tidy gardens add instant value to a rental property and are easy for tenants to maintain. | Darryl Pierce |
| 48 | Regional review | North Shore City - A shore thing | Auckland's North Shore offers a fantastic lifestyle, but what does it offer investors? | Diana Clement |
| 60 | Toolbox | Get Smart | Diana Clement looks at new rental listing sites: www.getleased.co.nz and www.getrented.co.nz | Diana Clement |
Issue number 71, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 11 | Commercial property | HOw to reap rewards | Commercial Property is all about timing and improving rental income | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 12 | Housing | Bridging the great divide | Opninio is sharply divided on where residential property market is heading? | Jenny Ruth |
| 16 | Profile | Isabella Hockey - Golden tactics | Isabella Hockey shares her golden investment tactics & tips. | Karen Clark |
| 20 | Rentals | Rental Growth - Whats'the deal with rents? | Top 10 TLAS suburbs for rental growth throughout the country | Sonia Speedy |
| 28 | Investing made easy | State of Play | Some tips for investors in the current market. | Sonia Speedy |
| 30 | Renovation | Renovation | Is now the time to build? | Mark Trafford |
| 34 | Affordable Housing Series | Kitset Homes - Packaged Profit | What kitset homes have to offer investors. Are they a good option in the current market and with a wide choice, it pays to do your homework and find out what the overall completed costs are likely to be. | Vicki Holder |
| 36 | Renovation | How long should my renovation take? | How long your renovation should take and how to make sure it stays on target. | Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 40 | Insulation | Installation tips | The best way to install insulation, the costs, things to be wary of and tips for doing it yourself | Vicki Holder |
| 42 | Feature | Musings with De Roos - Back to basics | Dolf de Roos takes a look back at the path the property market has taken over recent years and reinforces how important getting the basics of investing right are to survive a downturn. | Dolf de Roos |
| 44 | Accounting | Repairs and maintenance or capital improvements | How do you figure out if money spent on a property is maintenance or improvement when claiming tax? | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Mortgages | Thinking outside the box | What funding is available if you don't fit the banks standard lending mold? Jonathan Mitchell explains how contributory mortgages could be the answer. | Jonathan Mitchell |
| 46 | Economics | Mixed Messages | Khoon Goh explains the mixed messages the housing market is giving and what investors should focus on. | Khoon Goh |
| 47 | Valuations | The valuation conundrum | Rene McLean looks at the values of development land, apartments and 'cheapies'. | Rene McLean |
| 48 | Property Conveyancing | David vs Goliath | History of conveyancing | Kim Matheson |
| 50 | Regional review | Southland - Invercargill | The Invercargill property market has escaped the dips and dives. The education sector has had a significant impact on Invercargill, helping to stabilize the rental market. | David Killick |
| 50 | Regional review | Rodney District - Prospecting Rodney | Rodney District once the home of many Aucklander's baches has become become increasingly developed over the last 30 years. | Diana Clement |
Issue number 72, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 14 | Housing | On the mend | The housing market continues to be on the mend with Sept figures showing a second year-on-year monthly increase. | Jenny Ruth |
| 18 | Feature | How to achieve ' No Vacancies'. | Develop strategies to reduce vacancy times when properties are inevitably empty,keep desirable tenants and have rock solid tenant selection processes. | Diana Clement |
| 22 | Profile | Liz Harris - Million-dollar mum | Liz Harris started as an accidental landlord and now has a property empire to rival the best of them. Some tips: Never borrow for renovation or improvement - fund from cash flow | Vicki Holder |
| 28 | Tenancy Tribunal | Harmonising disputes - advice for dealing with Tribunal Applications. | Landlords often get frustrated with the disputes application process. Heres what to do to make the process smoother. | Vicki Holder |
| 34 | Investing made easy | Investing made easy - Working backwards | In order to build a substantial portfolio you need a solid plan that will get you into more serious property. | Sonia Speedy |
| 38 | Affordable Housing Series | Clean, green and beautiful | Sustainable building issue and how investors can make it work. | Vicki Holder |
| 42 | The Hard Yards | Michael Yardney | 9 golden rules of investing. | Michael Yardney |
| 44 | Accounting | If no capital gains tax, what then? | Mark Withers explains the alternatives to capital tax gains | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Mortgages | What to do with the silver lining | What to do with the extra cash from those lower mortgage payments. | Jonathan Michell |
| 47 | Property Conveyancing | Sale and purchase essentails | Essential clauses to include in Sale and Purchase Agreements. | Kim Matheson |
| 48 | Tenancy Tribunal | Tenancy Tribunal cases of interest to investors | Cases and outcomes relating to the importance of wording in a Tenancy Agreement and that presumption referred to in the Residential Tenancies act doesn't apply in all cases. | |
Issue number 73, 2009 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 12 | Housing | Singing to its own tune | Jenny Ruth investigates if housing market in another growth phase or in another downward spiral. | Jenny Ruth |
| 16 | Profile | Aaron Power -Power of one | Builder & investor Aaron power found a niche in relocation and development-devising a novel complementary cash flow business that keeps on rolling. | Jo Ferris |
| 20 | Feature | Fastest recovering suburbs - Fresh Growth | Top 50 suburbs showing the fastest recovery since the bottom of the market earlier this year. | Sonia Speedy |
| 34 | Property Maintenance | Everything you need to know about holiday maintenance | How to keep your rentals safe and tenants happy over the summer holiday season. | Mark Trafford |
| 36 | Investing made easy | Finding alternatives | Sonia Speedy looks at why spreading your risk by investing in other types of investment isn't such a bad idea. | Sonia Speedy |
| 40 | The Hard Yards | Michael Yardney - Overcoming your fears | Typical fears involved in property investing and how action is the best way to conquer them. | Michael Yardney |
| 42 | Accounting | Associated persons: answering your question | Mark Withers addresses some questions on the newly introduced associated persons rules. | Mark Withers |
| 43 | Mortgages | Lenders and their attitudes | current lending environment for property investors. | Jonathan Michell |
| 44 | Economics | Predicting predictions | Khoon Goh reflects on his predictions for the year past to see how on-the-money he was. | Khoon Goh |
| 45 | Property Conveyancing | Electronic revolution | Electronic Conveyancing is the way of the future | Kim Matheson |
| 46 | Economics | The J.O.B effect | The effect unemployment has on the housing market and the economy as a whole. | Khoon Goh |
| 46 | Valuations | One in the same, only different | Why there are often differences in valuation figures and what you need to think about when scoping out a potential valuer. | Rene McLean |
| 47 | Commercial property | Finance in the credit crunch | Commercial property have been difficult to finance. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 48 | Regional review | Waipa District - Picture perfect | Waipa's biggest towns, Cambridge and Te Awamutu are picture perfect on almost every level. | Vicki Holder |
Issue number 74, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 14 | Profile | Pat Baker - Secret ingredients | Pat Baker's how's and why's of property investing. | Diana Clement |
| 18 | Forecast for New Year | 2010 Preview - Future Footing | Jo Ferris talks to experts in the industry for predictions on the year ahead to help property investors. | Jo Ferris |
| 22 | Profile | Profile Flashbacks | Michele Coker, David and Cindy Thompson, Tina Chan, Paul Reid, Coral Wong & Jodi Cottle | Jo Ferris and Diana Clement |
| 26 | Commercial 101 | Crux of commercial | The basics, plus the skills and information you need for investing in commercial property. | Karen Clark |
| 28 | Coastal Property | Canvassing the kiwi coasts | Property prices have ebbed dramatically in some coastal areas as a result of the recession but there are signs the tide is turning. | Karen Clark |
| 34 | Investing made easy | Taking heed of the past | Taking heed of past lessons and recapping the basics. | Sonia Speedy |
| 34 | Negotiation | The art of negotiation | Negotiation is a delicate art as much about people skills as hard-and-fast specialist knowledge. | Diana Clement |
| 36 | Goals and Plans | Vision for a new decade | How to create and tailor your master plan | vicki Holder |
| 38 | Property Maintenance | Perfect planning | Having a maintenance plan is the easiest way to stay on top of problems. | Mark Trafford |
| 40 | Renovation | Areas for adding the most value | What areas should you renovate to add the most value? The three key factors to consider: Who is your target market? The existing state of the areas?What are you planning to do with the property i.e selling or increasing yield? | Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 44 | The Hard Yards | 5 lessons from the downturn | The most important lessons to come out of 2009 and why preparing for the next cycle now is important | Michael Yardney |
| 46 | Accounting | Off-the-plan on the radar | The latest initiatives from the IRD's Property Compliance Division in relation to off-the-plan properties. | Mark Withers |
| 47 | Property management | Helping with the war on P | Property managers and landlords can help in the war on P and the Customs Investigation team advice. | |
| 48 | Economics | The best is some way off | The worst may be over but don't expect a boom yet. Khoon Goh predicts: Interest rates will get higher, housing demand will decrease, Regulatory and tax changes impacting on housing will be introduced, house price gains will ease but rents will rise. | Khoon Goh |
| 49 | Commercial property | Its all about timing | The best deals are done in the recession | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 50 | Regional review | Whangarei City - City of 100 opportunities | Known as the city of 100 beaches, there is good buying but most investors are waiting. | Diana Clement |
| 54 | Toolbox | New-age negotiation | www.propertydeal.co.nz | Diana Clement |
Issue number 75, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 16 | Profile | Lynette Butler - Doing the twist | Lynette Butler has developed a rental property portfolio worth $2.75m with a simple strategy to look for the hidden potential which can turn an average rental into an above average one. | Karen Clark |
| 20 | Feature | Your guide to property indicators | Property Investors can tap into a wealth os statistical information but its seems they tend to rely more on anecdotal evidence and local pulse. | |
| 27 | Commercial 101 | Pick n' mix or straight fix | Different sectors of commercial properties and the importance of matching type to target | Karen Clark |
| 40 | The Hard Yards | The biggest obstacle to becoming wealthy | The biggest obstacle when starting down the wealth creation path is - ourselves and our 'financial thermostat'. | Michael Yardney |
| 42 | Accounting | Holiday Homes income tax treatments | When you can claim tax back on holiday homes used for both renting and personal use. | Mark Withers |
| 43 | Economics | Out of sync | After the first synchronised global housing boom and bust last decade, recovery seems disjointed. | Khoon Goh |
| 44 | Mortgages | ANZ's mortgage borrowing strategy | Short fixed rates are still showing the greatest value. | ANZ |
| 45 | Valuations | Depreciation basics | Depreciation is a big deal for investors and there are changes coming. | Steve Tucker |
| 46 | Property Conveyancing | Acting out the REAA | Overview of the Real Estate Agents Act that came into force November 2009 | Kim Matheson |
| 47 | Commercial property | Property versus shares | Listed property versus direct investment in the current market | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 48 | Regional review | Kawerau and Tokoroa - Central timber towns | Exciting developments in the pipeline for Kawerau & Tokoroa | Jehna White and Madeleine Milicich |
Issue number 76, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 17 | Profile | Playing for cash | Caroline Pearson and Alan Sims | Madeline Milicich |
| 20 | Feature | Tax Report - New era for property investment | How the rules around residential property investment are going to change forever and what you need to do to prepare for them. | Philip Macalister and Rob Hosking |
| 26 | Commercial 101 | Fund finding fun | Part three:The different streams of funding available and their criteria and expectations. | Karen Clark |
| 34 | Feature | To depreciate or not to depreciate | Valuation and Depreciation | Sonia Speedy |
| 38 | Renovation | The numbers game | How to renovate your investment property without overcapitalising and why it comes down to numbers - even before you've purchased. | Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 40 | The Hard Yards | Have faith its nothing new | Booms and busts in the property market are nothing new Michael Yardney encourages investors to hang in there, the slump is not forever | Michael Yardney |
| 42 | Accounting | 3 bullets dodged but still a round in the breach | Investors should be vigilant to the threat of a targeted capital gains tax in the future | Mark Withers |
| 43 | Mortgages | The perfect application | How to achieve the perfect application and why bank statements are so imperative to the loan approval process. | Jonathan Michell |
| 44 | Economics | Running out of puff | Housing market is slowing possibly due to uncertainty of the future landscape for property investment. | Khoon Goh |
| 45 | Commercial property | Leasing with confidence | The traps to be wary of when leasing commercial property and strategies for avoiding defaulting tenants. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 46 | Property Conveyancing | Understanding title estates | There are 5 different types of estates in which you can purchase investment properties. | Kim Matheson |
| 47 | Tenancy Tribunal | Trials and tribulations | Is a tenant liable for debt even though they are not living at the premises and does the sale of a property subject to tenancy mean the rent can be raised without notice? | |
| 48 | Regional review | Money in metropolis | After a tumultuous few years, the Auckland central business district apartment market is finally gaining lost ground. | Vicki Holder |
| 54 | Toolbox | Cashing in on rugby-mania | Landlords can make the most of the Rugby World Cup by renting out their properties short term. www.2011rugbyaccommodation.co.nz and www.rentmyspace.co.nz | Diana Clement |
Issue number 77, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 16 | Profile | Oliver Phillips - Mr Kitchen Mr Fix-it | Property investor Oliver Phillips discusses his start and strategies | Diana Clement |
| 16 | Profile | Andrew and Andrea Elliot - Unexpected rewards | For Andrew and Andrea Elliot property investment has led to new skills and a Landlord of the Year award 2008. | Karen Clark |
| 20 | Feature | Auckland's Future Hotspots | Keys factors to consider: Demographics, Regional growth, Accessibility, Neighbouring suburbs, Schools and MOE plans, Immigration and Resource consent changes. | |
| 28 | Commercial 101 | Part 4 - How to stack the numbers | Commercial property has to be affordable for you and give you the return on your investment that you're seeking. Important to do due diligence | Karen Clark |
| 34 | Illegal Renovations | How to deal with illegal renovations | What you can do if you purchase a property with unpermitted renovations. | Diana Clement |
| 38 | Debt Diaries | Part One - Prevention better than cure | How to avoid tenant debt, what to do if you are owed money and how to get it back. | Sonia Speedy |
| 40 | Property Maintenance | When to get help from the professionals | When to use a professional and why they can add extra value to a property | Mark Trafford |
| 42 | The Hard Yards | 4 areas to focus your forces | 1.Buy the right property 2.Have a plan 3.Review your property portfolio 4.Manage your risk | Michael Yardney |
| 44 | Accounting | Silver lining in depreciation changes | Depreciation changes may come as a blessing in disguise. | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Mortgages | Bank fees-lots of dollars, no sense | What a difference putting that extra money on the mortgage could take off you loan term | Jonathan Michell |
| 46 | Economics | Whats the deal with demand | The mechanics of demand for housing and the relation to household size and immigration. | Khoon Goh |
| 47 | Commercial property | Now is the time for action | Why now is the perfect time for commercial property investors to find bargains and ways to add extra income to make a deal sweeter. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 48 | Valuations | Tax, values and you | The impact of proposed tax changes on property values | Steve McNamara |
| 49 | Tenancy Tribunal | Trials and tribulations | Tenancy Tribunal cases when the peace and quiet of neighbours is impacted by tenants, and the need for landlords to keep an eye on tenancies especially incoming rent. | |
| 50 | Regional review | New Plymouth - Investing in the 'Naki | Taranaki's main centre is a hive of activity with good investment potential due to the stable nature of the housing and employment markets. | Adrienne Jervis |
Issue number 78, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 20 | Cash Flow Postive Areas | How to create Cas flow postive portfolios | Where cash flow positive properties can be found NOW. | Sonia Speedy |
| 26 | Commercial 101 | Part 4 - Tax implications | Understanding the tax implications of commercial property investment needn't be taxing and is essential if you want to maximise your returns. | Karen Clark |
| 34 | Joint ventures | Joining forces | Joining forces with like-minded investors can be a powerful strategy for increasing your portfolio but there are fish-hooks and market factors to consider along the way. | Diana Clement |
| 38 | Debt Diaries | Part two - Claiming back lost ground | Recovering money owed from tenants can be a landlord's wort nightmare but there are ways to make the collection process a lot more successful. | Sonia Speedy |
| 40 | Renovation | Tips for renovating to sell | Crucial aspects of renovating a property for sale including attention to the exterior as street appeal is extremely important | Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 42 | The Hard Yards | Why property makes sense | Shares versus property debate and why investing in an imperfect market is perfect for creating wealth. | Michael Yardney |
| 44 | Accounting | The evils of ring fencing | Some of the reasons why ring fencing should be avoided as a tax reform measure. | Mark Withers |
| 46 | Mortgages | Budgeting for success | How you can achieve your goals through budgeting. | Jonathan Michell |
| 47 | Economics | Whats affecting our rates | Why mortgage rates have moved a great deal over the past year despite no movement in the OCR. | Khoon Goh |
| 48 | Commercial property | Homework for success | The issue you should cover with due diligence when considering a commercial property investment. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 49 | Tenancy Tribunal | Trials and tribulations | A landlord living with tenants can be covered under the Residential Tenancies Act and tenants can not be expected to pay for issues such as water rates if the correct information is not given by the landlord. | |
| 50 | Regional review | Tauranga City - Investing in sunshie | Tauranga offers more than sun, surf and lifestyle. | Adrienne Jervis |
Issue number 79, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 16 | Profile | Paul Wright - Big is good | Wellington investor Paul Wright believes in buying in bulk and his penchant for multi-unit rentals has proven to be a formula for success. | Karen Clark |
| 20 | Your Budget Guide | Property still holds its own | Property investment is still a viable option, despite being hit by tax changes in last months budget. | Rob Hosking and Sonia Speedy |
| 26 | Commercial 101 | Part 5 - Structuring for success | To succeed in commercial property investment you need a game plan, which means identifying your goals and how you're going to achieve them. It also means deciding what ownership structure is best for your circumstances. | Karen Clark |
| 34 | Education | The changing face of education | The education market has taken off again in recent months. Vicki Holder looks at what happened to the old players and who's king of the castle now. | Vicki Holder |
| 38 | Debt Diaries | Part 3 - Taking responsibility | What is a property manager's responsibility when it comes to tenants owing rent? Investor's lessons and tips to avoid being owed money. | Sonia Speedy |
| 40 | Renovation | Matching material to your project. | The important things to consider when renovating a property and how choosing the right materials for your project is vital. | Mark Trafford |
| 44 | Accounting | Counting the positives | Why the uncertainty around tax changes has had a positive effect on property investment. | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Mortgages | Financing construction projects | Building and renovation as an option to add value in the current market. | Jonathan Michell |
| 46 | Economics | Expecting a quiet winter | Higher borrowing rates, pressure on house prices and the current global economic situation, the property market looks set for a quiet winter. | Khoon Goh |
| 47 | Commercial property | Managing your commercial portfolios | How to ensure property managers work for you. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 48 | Valuations | How does a valuer value? | Three different types of valuations and why you need to understand them. Direct comparison, income and replacement. | Steve McNamara |
| 49 | Property management | Hot properties, happy homes | How easy it can be to keep tenants through warm and healthy housing. | Brent Sullivan |
| 50 | Regional review | Ashburton - Offering a kiwi slice of life. | The Ashburton District is a diverse area offering both established employment opportunities and a future potential for growth. | Madeline Milicich |
| 54 | Toolbox | builderscrack.co.nz - A cracking good idea | Builderscrack.co.nz is an online forum enabling tradespeople to tender for work and is a fantastic tool for investors to use in the current climate. | Diana Clement |
Issue number 80, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 18 | Profile | Trevor and Sandy Giles - View from the inside out | Trevor and Sandy Giles are all about the Auckland market and have carved a tidy little niche for themselves. | Diana Clement |
| 22 | Budget Update | Digging deeper"Tax traps for the unwary | How to avoid potential traps in the property tax and qualifying company changes. | Alan Scott |
| 24 | Feature | Steve McKnight - Making money the monopoly way | Australian property investor guru Steve McKnight shares his property investing strategies and how he went from zero to property hero. | Sonia Speedy |
| 30 | Strategies for selling | Dressing to sell | How to go about staging your property for sale. | Vicki Holder |
| 34 | Long term maintenance | What's the long term plan stan? | Changes to regulation will see multi-ownership properties needing to organise long-term maintenance plans. | Diana Clement |
| 38 | Commercial 101 | How to find the perfect property | Where to look and what to look for to make the process of finding the right commercial property a lot easier. | Karen Clark |
| 42 | Renovation | Cooking up value with kitchen renovations | How kitchen renovations will give investors best value for money. | Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 44 | The Hard Yards | How to invest like Warren Buffett | The investing strategies of the great Warren Buffett and how property investors can apply them to their own strategies. | Michael Yardney |
| 46 | Accounting | Does the new dawn herald a grey day | Mark Withers looks at the issues surrounding changes to LAQC rules investors need to be aware of. | Mark Withers |
| 47 | Mortgages | The bank and you | How the credit crisis has affected banks attitudes to rental property lending, plus current headwinds investors are facing and how to deal with them. | Jonathan Michell |
| 48 | Economics | Finding equilibrium | Khoon Goh four predictions for the housing market and why the second half of this year should see balance restored | Khoon Goh |
| 49 | Commercial property | Diversifying accross the ditch | Diversity is often the key to a successful investment portfolio and why Australia is a good option for commercial property investors. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 50 | Property management | Not all are created equal | What to look for to find the perfect property manager. | Brent Sullivan |
| 51 | Tenancy Tribunal | Trials and tribulations | What constitutes provision of services provided by a landlord and why the difference of opinion between body corporate and landlord do not negate the obligations of the landlord to the tenants. | |
| 52 | Regional review | Wanganui - Returns in the river city | With a colourful mayor Michael Laws and strong historical returns from the property market Wanganui is a city with potential. | Adrienne Jervis |
Issue number 81, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 16 | Feature | Laurence Pope - How the dream was shattered | How Laurence Pope's property investments turned to financial disaster. | Philip Macalister |
| 18 | Feature | Raising Rent - HOw to raise the roof on rents | Strategies that will help make rent increases more palatable for tenants and landlords. | Sonia Speedy |
| 20 | Learning from mistakes | Master of history: Lessons from the downturn | What smart investors can learn from those mistakes to become masters of history | Andrea Phillips |
| 26 | Selling | Tapping into private potentail | Is selling privately the way to go or just false economy? | Vicki Holder |
| 30 | Property Maintenance | Your maintenance toolbox | What you need in your maintenance arsenal to avoid costly issues. | Mark Trafford |
| 34 | Commercial 101 | Part 7 - Finding value | Determining the value of commercial property is complex requiring specialist knowledge, but understanding the process can certainly help you make better investment. | Karen Clark |
| 40 | The Hard Yards | Secrets of the rich | Michael Yardney shares the secrets and attitudes of wealthy investors and how to make your money work for you rather than the other way around. | Michael Yardney |
| 42 | Accounting | Floating profit | Yacht Charters -A different type of potential housing investment and how returns compare to the more traditional landlord. | Mark Withers |
| 43 | Mortgages | Why you should use a broker | The extra value a mortgage broker can add to your investing strategy | Jonathan Michell |
| 44 | Economics | Putting recovery into context | Khoon Goh puts the current export-led recovery into perspective for the housing market. | Khoon Goh |
| 45 | Commercial property | Important Indicators | Indicators important to the commercial property market and also how they all inter-connect | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 46 | Property management | How to attract quality tenants | What landlords can do to increase the appeal of their properties to prospective tenants. | Brent Sullivan |
| 47 | Valuations | Hurdles removed for claiming depreciation | With recent rule changes and clarifications around depreciation, investors have every reason to claim. | Steve Tucker |
| 48 | Regional review | Dunedin - On the mend | Dunedin is hurting from the recession but has a lot to offer property investors with its university market. | Carmen Houlahan |
| 54 | Toolbox | Rent on time every time | www.rentontime.co.nz A new website designed to allow tenants to pay by credit card. | Diana Clement |
Issue number 82, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 10 | Feature | RTA Amendments | Key changes to the RTA rulebook | Andrea Phillips |
| 16 | Profile | Jay Bennet and Jane Williams | Couple Jay Bennett and Jane Williams have chosen alternative property investing strategies such as lease options. | Sonia Speedy |
| 20 | Feature | Finding freedom through property | Three property investors who are doing it full-time: Shane Allen, Robyn Marsters and Kent Leicester | Andrea Phillips |
| 26 | Feature | Audit advice - What to do when the IRD want you. | What investors need to know in order to be prepared if the IRD come knocking. | Diana Clement |
| 30 | Feature | GST in a nutshell | GST changes and their main impacts | Eugen Trombitas and Paul McGonigal |
| 34 | Renovation | Bathroom renos and how to add value | What investors need to consider when renovating bathrooms. | Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 36 | Commercial 101 | Part Eight - How to find tenants | Attention to detail pays off when marketing commercial property to prospective tenants. | Karen Clark |
| 42 | The Hard Yards | 8 mistakes to watch out for. | Michael Yardney shares eight costly financial mistakes that investors need to correct before its too late, if they want to achieve wealth | Michael Yardney |
| 44 | Accounting | When is a chattel not a chattel? | The IRD clarifies what constitutes a chattel with a three-step process | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Economics | Market stalemate | The housing market is in a locked draw, with prices needing to adjust further in order to clear surplus stock and get the market moving again. | Khoon Goh |
| 46 | Commercial property | Investing in retail | Why investing in retail is one of the safer options when considering commercial property. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 47 | Property management | Where owners go wrong | Common mistakes landlords make when managing their properties and how to avoid them. | Brent Sullivan |
| 48 | Landscaping | The landlords guide to lawns | There is an art to perfecting a lawn and one which is well worth mastering because of the added value to your rental property. | Darryl Pierce |
| 49 | Tenancy Tribunal | Trials and tribulations | Section 38 Breach of quiet enjoyment | |
| 50 | Regional review | Turning it on for the future | Hamilton is a city going places. With an increasing population and steady job market demand for rental housing looks to remain stable in future. | Adrienne Jervis |
Issue number 83, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 16 | Profile | Re-setting reality | George and Joy Thompson have successfully achieved their property goals with some hard lessons learnt. | Madeline Milicich |
| 20 | Feature | Aftermath of the Canterbury Earthquake - Shaken to the Core | Investor's stories from the Christchurch earthquake. | Carmen Houlahan and Madeleine Milicich |
| 26 | Feature | aftermath of the Canterbury Earthquake - An investor's first-hand account | Janine Ogier's first hand experience of the quake. | Janine Ogier |
| 28 | Feature | Letting Fees - Let the field be levelled | Letting fees are now able to be charged. | Jenny Ruth |
| 30 | Renovation | Renovate Now | Three types of renovation projects that are flourishing in the current market. Renovating to rent, trade or sell. | Mark Trafford |
| 34 | Commercial 101 | Lets talk | Dotting the i's and crossing the t's when drawing up commercial leases. | Karen Clark |
| 40 | The Hard Yards | The 5 levels of wealth | The five levels of wealth and where investors sit on the ladders | Michael Yardney |
| 42 | Accounting | Commercial building fit-outs | Why commercial fit-outs are different from residential. | Mark Withers |
| 43 | Economics | Righting the imbalance | How far house prices need to fall in order to correct the stalemate in the market. | Khoon Goh |
| 44 | Commercial property | Knowing how to sell | Fundamentals to consider when selling commercial investments. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 45 | Property management | Getting up-to-speed | Some changes to the Residential Tenancies Act | Brent Sullivan |
| 46 | Valuations | Leaky sentence for life | Why re-clad leaky homes still carry bad stigma | Steve McNamara |
| 47 | Landscaping | Weeding out problem plants | How to stop weeds before they get too big. | Darryl Pierce |
| 48 | Tenancy Tribunal | Trials and tribulations | When tenancies involving families are covered by the RTA plus a reminder to carry out regular property inspections and avoid maintenance issues | |
| 50 | Regional review | Sitting strong for future growth | The current Marlborough building industry and long term prospects look healthy | Karen Clark |
Issue number 84, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 16 | Profile | Vicki Letele - 360 Degrees | Vicki Letele Setting up a business, amassing a strong portfolio and helping others into property too | Vicki Holder |
| 20 | Feature | ANZ Investor Survey - Getting real and following the rules | Investors are adopting good strategies and running their portfolios with increasing professionalism. | Andrea Phillips |
| 26 | Feature | Unusal Investments - Leakers as Investments | Intentionally buying a leaky home for investments. | Diana Clement |
| 28 | Feature | Strategies to sell - Selling through an agent | Advice and tips for selling through an agent to make the selling process as smooth as possible. | Vicki Holder |
| 30 | Feature | LAQC Amendments | Changes to qualifying company and LAQC regimes and what options investors have available to them. | Mathew Gilligan |
| 34 | Renovation | How to get a Designer Look | How to get a designer look without blowing your renovation budget. | Jane Eyles-Bennett |
| 36 | Commercial 101 | Part Ten - The art of managing tenants | To manage commercial tenants well you need specific knowledge and skills and the ability to adjust to the economic environment. | Karen Clark |
| 42 | The Hard Yards | Wealth myths that hold you back - Part One | Michael Yardney | Michael Yardney |
| 44 | Accounting | Apartments and GST | Apartments and their GST position | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Property Investment | A Buyer's market | There is still plenty of opportunity out there for buyers looking to invest in residential property. | Sandy Richardson |
| 46 | Property management | How to attract quality tenants | Three easy tips for attracting the type of tenant you want in your rental. | brent |
| 46 | Property management | How to attract quality tenants | Three easy tips for attracting the type of tenant you want in your rental. | Brent Sullivan |
| 47 | Landscaping | How to create edible gardens | Vegetable and fruit gardens are back in vogue - how to create a an easy-care garden suitable for rental property. | Darryl Pierce |
| 48 | Commercial property | Negotiating the best deal | How to negotiate the best commercial deal possible | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 49 | Economics | Running in Tandem | How the housing market operates in tandem with the wider economy. | Khoon Goh |
| 50 | Regional review | Manukau | Finding value in South Auckland | Vicki Holder |
Issue number 85, 2010 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 18 | Profile | Jan Berry - Pick 'n' mix strategies berry fruitful | Jan Berry is a property investor who is prepared to experiment with different strategies and invest in different countries. | Diana Clement |
| 22 | Feature | North vs South | Why the south is hot | |
| 28 | Feature | Alternative Investments | Holiday parks and campgrounds as investments | Diana Clement |
| 30 | Renovation | Seven Deadly sins of renovatiing | Seven common mistakes that can lead to renovation hell. | Mark Trafford |
| 34 | Landlord of the Year award | "If it not fun it's not worth it!" | Nancy Caiger winner of NZ Property Investor of the year. | Vicki Holder |
| 36 | Commercial 101 | Pooling funds for commercial exposure | How pooling funds can allow you to buy higher quality property and lower the risk. | Karen Clark |
| 42 | The Hard Yards | Wealth myths that hold you back - Part two | Michael Yardney continues exploring the common money myths that hold many people back from achieving their financial goals. | Michael Yardney |
| 44 | Accounting | Thanks, we've had enough tax change now | Sum up of tax changes from the past year and concludes they come with a silver lining. | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Property Investment | Pre-approval maximises your buying power | Sandy Richardson looks at your buying power and revolving credit, Off set home loans and how much to borrow? | Sandy Richardson |
| 46 | Commercial property | How to best invest in commercial property | The million dollar question that every investor has is: Will I get it right when purchasing property? | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 47 | Valuations | Squeezing cashflow from chattel depreciation | With all the changes made to residential depreciation what cash flow benefits can investors gain from the new regime? | Steve Tucker |
| 48 | Landscaping | Right plant right place | Getting the right plants in the rights place around your property. | Darryl Pierce |
| 49 | Economics | How I scored | Khoon Goh evaluates how accurate his predictions for the year have been. | Khoon Goh |
| 50 | Regional review | Rotorua - Bubbling away | One of NZ's top tourism destinations Rotorua also has plenty of plans for the future and opportunities for investors. | Jehna White |
Issue number 86, 2011 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 18 | Profile | Kevin Green - From mud to mogul | Welshman Kevin Green now UK's largest private sector landlord | |
| 22 | Feature | The forecast for 2011 | 2011 Looking ahead - Experts give their top tips and best forecasts for 2011 | Andrea Phillips |
| 28 | Alternative Investments | Carparks - Park your money here | Could carparks be the affordable entry point into the property market? | Diana Clement |
| 32 | Renovation | Makeover or overhaul - Redecoration or renovation | The difference between redecorating and renovating. | Mark Trafford |
| 34 | Commercial 101 | Lessons from the experts - When things go wrong | Experienced commercial investors talk about some of the snags they've had to contend with. | Karen Clark |
| 40 | The Hard Yards | US investments - Too good to be true | Anyone tempted to invest in US property because of the rock bottom prices should go in with their eyes wide open. The economy is at a standstill - and indicators suggest that it's only going to get worse. | Michael Yardney |
| 44 | Accounting | Tangling with taxes | Tax implications on repairs and maintenance versus capital improvements | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Property Investment | The ins and outs of registered valuations | Why banks ask for a valuation on properties. | Sandy Richardson |
| 46 | Property management | An act of interpretation | The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2010 | Donna Russell |
| 47 | Landscaping | Hedging your bets | Advantages of hedges on your property | Darryl Pierce |
| 48 | Economics | The 2011 forecast: Conditions easing | Khoon Goh goes out on a limb and makes some concrete predictions about what the property market will do in 2011 | Khoon Goh |
| 49 | Commercial property | The risks and rewards of developing | Property investing can be an entry-point to the riskier world of property developing. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 50 | Regional review | Napier - Glimmers of optimism for Napier Investors | An international art deco hub and major export port, Napier's property market has been struggling during the recession - but some investors believe that the market is beginning to turn. | Jenny Ruth |
Issue number 87, 2011 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 18 | Profile | Jan and Lyle Galloway - It's not rocket science | Aucklanders Jan and Lyle Galloway have built a solid and successful portfolio - all with a view to an independent retirement and financial freedom. | |
| 24 | Coastal Property | Beachside Bargains | Property near the water from seaside sections and holiday homes | Adrienne Jervis |
| 30 | Housing | Unhappy HNZ Landlords - Landlord "screwed" by HNZ | Housing NZ Home LEasing Scheme comes under fire, online and in major newspapers. | Benn Bathgate |
| 34 | Alternative Investments | Motel Makeovers | Motel conversions and makeovers and whether to convert to residential? Landbank? Or restore? | Diana Clement |
| 36 | Commercial 101 | A well-timed exit | Exit strategies are essential if you want to get the most out of your commercial property investments and exit the market. | Karen Clark |
| 42 | The Hard Yards | The business of financial freedom | Treat your property investment like a business, you're fast track your financial success. | Michael Yardney |
| 44 | Accounting | The drivers of success | The economic drivers of property investment: Rental yields, Interest rates and overall purchase price of property | Mark Withers |
| 45 | Property Investment | Building and using equity | How to make the most of finance to build and utilise the equity in your residential portfolio. | Sandy Richardson |
| 46 | Valuations | 2011 values: Bricks 'N' Mortis? | Steve McNamara looks at interest rates, immigration, job security, building consents, first home buyers, mortgagee sales, rent reviews and overall outlook for 2011. | Steve McNamara |
| 47 | Landscaping | Making gardenin easier | What are the perfect plants for an investment property? Those that require the least maintenance. | Darryl Pierce |
| 48 | Economics | Floating for long-term savings | Weighing up the benefits of fixed versus floating - how you can choose the which option best suits you? | Khoon Goh |
| 49 | Tenancy Tribunal | Trials and tribulation | Maritime tenants, separated tenants, signs on the lawn. | |
| 100 | Regional review | Nelson - A place in the sun | The Nelson-Tasman region's abundance of sunshine, and natural gems such as beaches and mountains prove a strong lure for holiday makers and property investors. | Karen Clark |
Issue number 88, 2011 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 18 | Profile | Lester Haycock - A piece of a dream | Lester Haycock how to sell the same property again and again to different people? | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 22 | The Hard Yards | Be prepared to be scared | Take a long-term view, rather the attending to the media scaremongers. | Michael Yardney |
| 25 | Tax | The best tax deal for you | What do the tax changes mean? Even the experts disagree. | Brenda Ward |
| 30 | Renovation | What do landlords actually want? | Maintenance plan for your properties is more important than ever - not just for asset management but also for safety and wellbeing of your tenants. | Mark Trafford |
| 34 | Alternative Investments | State of possibility | US investment: The American property market. | Diana Clement |
| 42 | Accounting | When is a boarding house not a boarding house? | Defining a commercial property can be more complicated. | Mark Withers |
| 43 | Property Investment | Your guide to guarantees | Why banks request guarantees. | Sandy Richardson |
| 44 | Property management | Great management, great results | Why you should use a property manager rather than managing your properties yourself. | Donna Russell |
| 45 | Commercial property | Why buy commercial? | The advantages of commercial property investments make it a wonderful way to build wealth over the long term. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 46 | Economics | Don't get too excited | Slump may have eased but housing market still operating at low levels. | Khoon Goh |
| 47 | Tenancy Tribunal | Trials and tribulations | Landlords responsibilities for stairs, not advertising with discrimination and Fixed term contracts. | |
| 48 | Regional review | Northshore | Profits by the sea. Popular bet for both landlords and tenants. | Vicki Holder |
Issue number 89, 2011 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 14 | Feature | Rocketing rents: Just hype or here to stay | Demand for rental accommodation is causing rents to skyrocket to record levels. Amy Hamilton Chadwick asks the experts. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 21 | People and Property | People and Property - Love and the sea | Half of Christine Hosford's year is spent abroad, and she spends the other half sailing and living her dream lifestyle. | |
| 24 | Buying and selling | The changing face of real estate | What happens when new technology meets real estate? The process gets faster, smarter and more independent - and the buyer is the winner. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 27 | Toolbox | Free Reports | Buyer's reports for free at www.freereports.co.nz | |
| 28 | Feature | Christchurch - The earth moved | David Killick reports from earthquake-ravaged Christchurch which the face of property investing has been changed forever. | David Killick |
| 34 | Alternative Investments | Just the ticket for parking | How a garage can also be a spare room. sleep-out, office or storage space to rent. | Diana Clement |
| 38 | Profile | Graeme Sievwright - Pub to property | In just 18 months, beginner investor Graeme Sievwright has amassed six lucrative properties. | Vicki Holder |
| 40 | The Hard Yards | The first 7 habits of successful property investors - Part one | Michael Yardney explores the first seven traits that mark successful property investors | Michael Yardney |
| 42 | House Values | The Taxman cometh | Depreciation - the time to file your tax return. | Steve Tucker |
| 44 | Commercial Landscapes | Looking to low-rise | Lower and broader buildings are likely to change the cityscape in Christchurch CBD | Neale Taylor |
| 45 | Commercial intelligence | HOw thw quake hit the market | Commercial investors have hard lessons to learn from natural disasters. | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 46 | Accounting | Tax Attack | Sweeping tax changes keeping accountants busy. | Mark Withers |
| 47 | Property Investment | The right loan for you | In property investment, its important to structure your loan appropriately to maximise returns and minimise costs. | Sandy Richardson |
| 48 | Tenancy Tribunal | Trials and tribulations | Tenancy Tribunal findings: When partners become tenants, tenants engaging in illegal activity & Eviction of squatters. | |
| 49 | Economics | Housing shortage alert ahead | Stay-at-home kids could be all that is preventing us from facing a housing crisis | Khoon Goh |
| 50 | Regional review | Lower Hutt -Making History today | The historic Lower Hutt area has become popular for investors, but the market is likely to remain flat there. | Rob Hosking |
Issue number 90, 2011 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 14 | Renovation | Sharon Newey's guide to renovation - Clever rooms | Whether to leaving rooms or change them? | Sharon Newey |
| 20 | Property Maintenance | Chill out: 5 winter must-dos | Attend to seasonal maintenance to avoid dampness and disasters later. | Mark Trafford |
| 22 | People and Property | From New York with love | John Palino, own TV show, brand of pizza and also property investor. | Brenda Ward |
| 26 | Investor insights | My worst mistake | What some investors would do if they could wind back the clock. | Vicki Holder |
| 26 | Legal | For what it's worth | Two central Otago valuers have been fined for overvaluing a property. | |
| 30 | Alternative Investments | All together now | Families have banded together to buy baches for years. Now this form of ownership is being formalised. | Diana Clement |
| 34 | Toolbox | Smartphone Apps | Smartphone applications for property investment. | |
| 38 | The Hard Yards | 11 more secrets of successful property investors | From taking full responsibility for both the good and the bad to thinking differently from the average investors. | Michael Yardney |
| 40 | Commercial Landscapes | Signs of Life | New energy is returning to the commercial markets. | Neale Taylor |
| 42 | Commercial intelligence | Look for a silver lining | Are we in a recession? | Mahesh Ranchhod |
| 43 | Property management | Check mate | When picking a property manager it pays to ask questions. | Donna Russell |
| 44 | Valuations | Information is power | When looking to buy property go out armed with the best information to help you negotiate. | Steve McNamara |
| 45 | Tenancy Tribunal | Trials and tribulations | The Tenancy Tribunal helps to solve differences | |
| 46 | Property Investment | The cost of lending | For many property investors, interest is the largest ongoing expense. | Sandy Richardson |
| 48 | Your accountant | Rule becomes clear | The new Look Through Company becomes rule becomes clear. | Mark Withers |
| 49 | The big picture | Tenants or homeowners | Rents have to rise but make sure they don't scare tenants. | Khoon Goh |
| 50 | Regional review | New Plymouth - From the mountain to the sea | It's apparent isolation has stirred New Plymouth to get on and get active, making it a great place to invest in property | Sarah Foy |
Issue number 137, 2015 |
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Issue number 138, 2015 |
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| 20 | Profile | Financial Education Trump Card For Fiona | From social work to property investment, Fiona Camberun has a simple recipe for success | Amy Hamilton-Chadwick |
| 26 | Feature | Follow the money to hottest 10 boom spots | If you want to know where to buy next for the best yields and biggest capital gains, chase infrastructure and development. | Amy Hamilton-Chadwick |
| 36 | Renovation | Place reliance on a good appliance | Are your rental appliances up to scratch or is it time to renew? | Liesl Johnstone |
Issue number 139, 2015 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 1 | Profile | Property's Good Sport | Success in property investing isn’t that different from achieving in sport. Both take time, practise, determination and the ability to push past setbacks. Cycling fanatic, property investor and Auckland Property Investors’ Association president Andrew Bruce has certainly learnt a lot over the years, from both property and sport | Carolyn Brooke |
| 1 | Regional review | Bountiful pickings in fruit bowl for canny investors | The housing market in Hawke’s Bay may be flat but smart investors are reaping a good harvest. | Jenny Keown |
| 26 | Feature | 6 key lessons property investors have learnt from their mistakes | With mistakes come wisdom. Property investing mistakes, however, can be more expensive than most so unless you want to be a wise bankrupt, it is better to learn from others. | Vicki Holder |
| 32 | Feature | KEVIN GREEN : SOCIAL HOUSING SUCCESS STORY | A homeless boy who became the UK’s biggest private residential investor tells how social housing investment worked for him. | Vicki Holder |
Issue number 140, 2015 |
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| 20 | Profile | From WINZ Reprobate to Property Rock Star | Given advice at a young age to 'work smart not hard', Matt Thorburn used his nous to forge a successful career in property investing. From an initial interest in music to a property portfolio worth more than $6 million, he's strumming to a different tune these days, writes Amy Hamilton Chadwick. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 26 | Feature | Stop the bull tax experts speak out | You can’t get away from it. In the media and on talkback everyone has an opinion about property investors raking in untaxed profits supposedly to the detriment of first-home buyers. In this article, we sift the truth from the hyperbole to uncover the true story about tax and property investment. | Margie Macalister |
| 32 | Feature | Smart phones, smart landlords, smart business | The iPhone was launched in 2007, yet now smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. Smart landlords are making the most of these exceptional gadgets to streamline the business of property investment. | Diana Clement |
| 36 | Renovation | Renovations on a shoestring $0-$20,000 | In the first of a three part series, Carolyn Cossey talks to Steve Nicholson about renovating on a shoestring budget. | Carolyn Cossey |
| 50 | Regional review | Sweet Smell of Good Buys in Rotorua | Is Rotorua New Zealand’s best kept secret? The property market in Rotorua lags well behind its neighbours yet the city is New Zealand’s premier tourist destination, Margie Macalister reports. | Margie Macalister |
Issue number 141, 2015 |
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| 20 | Profile | My Property Rules | Former My Kitchen Rules NZ contestant Aaron Gascoigne is equally at home in the boardroom, the kitchen, the boat – or overseeing his property portfolio. | Miriam Bell |
| 26 | Feature | Four legged tenants | What is your position on allowing pets in rentals? Landlords who do allow pets gain access to a larger pool of tenants, can potentially charge higher rent and tenants may stay longer. So why are more than 90% of advertised properties available for rent not pet-friendly? | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 32 | Feature | Programmed for success | Property investment is all about the numbers. Nothing crunches numbers better than a silicon chip. | Diana Clement |
| 48 | Regional review | New Zealand's Crown Jewel | Queenstown is booming, so property prices and investor confidence are on an uphill trajectory with the summit nowhere in sight. | Liesl Johnstone |
Issue number 142, 2015 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 20 | Profile | Angela, 29, seeks more property | A tough upbringing gave Angela Strang the resilience to become mistress of her own destiny. | Liesl Johnstone |
| 26 | Feature | Starting with 60k | Experts give their advice on how to get your property portfolio started in today's market. | Vicki Holder |
| 32 | A Day in the Life | Out of China: Chinese Kiwi's tell their stories | Chinese investors have been getting flak for supposedly pushing up Auckland house prices. We go looking for the real story about Chinese investors. | Henry Acland and Margie Macalister |
| 50 | Regional review | Evolving CBD Makes for Investor Opportunities | The times they are a-changing for Auckland's CBD. Once down-at-heel, the area continues to be overlooked - and this means opportunities abound for canny investors | Miriam Bell |
Issue number 143, 2015 |
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| 18 | Profile | Young Doctor making great house calls | Pleayo Tovaranonte dutifully studied at medical school to realise his parents’ ambitions for him. Ultimately a lifetime of fifteen hour days and being worn out by the time he was 40 was not the future he saw for himself. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 22 | Feature | Seven tips for stress free landlording | With good processes and systems, managing your rental properties can be a rewarding experience | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 32 | Feature | 10 ways to be a green landlord | Karen Withers shares ten ways to care for the environment and your tenants at the same time. | |
| 48 | Regional review | Hamilton: river city on a roll | At the hub of the golden triangle, Hamilton’s growth is surging as powerfully as the mighty Waikato River that runs through it. | Adrienne Jervis |
Issue number 144, 2015 |
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| 21 | Profile | Back in the Black | From live-in renovating to DIY property management, Heather Black is a tenacious investor who has done the hard yards. | Amy Hamilton-Chadwick |
| 22 | Profile | Dolf de Roos back in town | Property investing legend Dolf de Roos returned home to New Zealand recently to talk to property investors. This is what he had to say to them. | Philip Macalister |
| 37 | Renovation | Hit The Deck | As quintessentially Godzone as hokey pokey and jandals, the deck has become an integral part of our laid-back Kiwi lifestyle - and renters value their decks every bit as much as owner-occupiers do! | Louise Richards |
| 48 | Regional review | Whangarei: Paradise Found | The winterless north is proving an enticing prspect for cashed-up Auckland buyers. | Susan Edmunds |
Issue number 145, 2015 |
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| 18 | Property Investment | Lead: Banking On Change | The recent number of regulatory changes means securing finance for your next investment property, or refinancing a loan, is far more complicated. To help with your lending decisions NZ Property Investor has collated the findings from its annual Lending Survey. | |
| 24 | Property Investment | Housing with a Heart | Glaswegian Jess Denholm's foray into property investment was originally motivated by a desire to retire at age 45. | Louise Richardson |
| 30 | Feature | The Wolf Talks Turkey | The Block NZ is like a lot of property investments: from the outside it looks like a great way to make some easy money with a lick of paint and some well-chosen ornaments. | Amy Hamilton-Chadwick |
| 48 | Regional review | Regional Review: Christchurch | Few things about Christchurch city at this time are straightforward. The population, post the February 2011 earthquake, has rearranged itself and the rearranging will continue into the foreseeable future. | Liesl Johnstone |
Issue number 146, 2016 |
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| 18 | Profile | High Hopes For Buoyant 2016 | Bright skies are ahead in 2016 as our profiled investors look to the future. We caught up with some of the people who featured in Property Investor last year to ask them what they’ve been buying since we last spoke, and what their plans are for the year ahead. | Amy Hamilton-Chadwick |
| 24 | Feature | Blue Skies Ahead: Insider Predictions for 2016 | Blue Skies Ahead: Insider Predictions for 2016 | |
| 36 | Renovation | Street Appeal: How to elevate the first impression of your rental | Whether your property’s value is soaring high or standing still it makes sense to maintain your asset as neatly as possible. If you allow an investment property to become derelict, unkempt and overgrown, tenants will value it the same way you do. | Louise Richardson |
| 48 | Regional review | Regional Review: Tauranga | It’s been named the fastest growing region in the country but it’s not just sun, surf and sand making Tauranga attractive, explains Dana Kinita. Tauranga has well and truly shed its reputation as a haven for retirees. | Dana Kinita |
Issue number 147, 2016 |
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| 18 | Profile | Struggle street to property baron | Shortland Street actor Ben Mitchell may be famed for his role on the New Zealand medical drama, but his lesser-known role as an established property investor is what drives this risk-taker, writes Amy Hamilton-Chadwick. | Amy Hamilton-Chadwick |
| 24 | Forecast for New Year | Lead: Economists Talk | The latest predictions for the year from leading economists | |
| 34 | Property Developing | Development Series: Part One | The first installation in your beginner's guide to developing land. | Miriam Bell |
| 50 | Regional review | Not a Shore thing | We review the North Shore and Hibiscus Coast, including all the suburbs. | Diana Clement |
| 80 | Property Investment | Subscriber offer - get The Complete Guide to Landlording | Subscriber offer - get The Complete Guide to Landlording | |
Issue number 148, 2016 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 18 | Profile | Dropout to Young Success | A minimum wage job and a desire for financial freedom gave young Auckland property investor Josh Warner the impetus to look for a different path to success, writes Louise Richardson. | Louise Richardson |
| 22 | Economics | Investor Survey 2016: Your Next Bold Move | NZ Property Investors’ annual survey of landlord activity reveals an optimistic outlook for 2016. | Joanna Jefferies |
| 28 | Feature | Landlords’ top 10 tax deduction mistakes | For the average kiwi landlord, tax deductions are one of the easiest taxation pitfalls – which costs are deductible? | Louise Richardson |
| 50 | Regional review | Regional Review: Wellington South | With its close proximity to the airport, the CBD, Wellington Public Hospital and Massey and Victoria universities, demand for rental properties is consistently high in Wellington South. | Stephen Dickens |
Issue number 149, 2016 |
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| 16 | Profile | Double trouble for investor duo | For sisters Julia Clark and Carmen Purvis, teaming up was the only way to get their foot in the door of the property market in 2013. But the risk-taking pair have quickly embraced the strategy to expand their portfolio, writes Amy Hamilton Chadwick. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 22 | Property Investment | Top 50 highest yielding Hotspots | The data is in for our annual round-up of the highest yielding spots across the country - but the figures don’t always tell the full story. | Joanna Jefferies |
| 28 | Learning from mistakes | Dealing With Due Diligence | When an investor ticks the ‘cohttps://ieonline.microsoft.com/#ieslicenditional’ boxes on a sale and purchase agreement for a valuation, building report, finance or other relevant health check, are they really covering themselves from potential risk? | Diane Clement |
| 44 | Regional review | Sunny Side Up | he 'top of the South' is a regular competitor for the most sunshine hours in New Zealand each year and Stephen Dickens finds that for investors, its rental property offering looks equally as bright. | Stephen Dickens |
Issue number 150, 2016 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 16 | Profile | Profiles from the past | We profile seven investors from the past and reveal hard lessons learned. | Vicki Holder |
| 22 | Feature | Looking back on 150 issues | We reveal the cycles, the strategies and the gurus come and gone. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 28 | Feature | New Zealand's changing population | How you can strategise to accommodate the tenants of the future | Joanna Jefferies |
| 34 | Feature | Development Series: Part Four | Hold or sell? We explain your options | Miriam Bell |
Issue number 151, 2016 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 20 | Profile | Cameron Stewart: Property Hunter | A young property trader has over 200 property transactions under his belt – but it’s been a steep learning curve, writes Joanna Jefferies. | Joanna Jefferies |
| 26 | Property Investment | Cashing In On Interest Rates | Interest rates are historically low, so how can you make the most of them? Amy Hamilton Chadwick reports | Amy Hamilton-Chadwick |
| 40 | Renovation | Insulation: new regulations | Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) means insulating rentals is no longer optional. | Louise Richardson |
| 50 | Regional review | Southern (Auckland) charm | As the Auckland housing market forges ahead like an unstoppable freight train, it is becoming harder and harder for investors to achieve consistently good yields from their rental properties. Stephen Dickens takes a look at south Auckland and finds a region that while growing rapidly, still offers potential opportunities for investors. | Stephen Dickens |
Issue number 152, 2016 |
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| 22 | Profile | Investor Profile: From DPB to dream home in under 4 years | Failure was not an option as a Hamilton teacher sole parent turned to the property market writes Joanna Jefferies | Joanna Jeffries |
| 28 | A Day in the Life | 10 hottest boom spots | Amy Hamilton Chadwick uncovers the spots with greatest growth potential in 2016 and looks back at last year’s predictions to see if we were right. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 40 | Renovation | Renovations: Ventilate it right | In theory, ventilating a dwelling should be as simple as opening the windows wide each day, but in real life, and particularly in rental properties, the situation is far more complicated, writes Louise Richardson. | Louise Richardson |
| 50 | Regional review | Regional Review: Invercargill | Growth is looking imminent for Invercargill, but there are some key challenges New Zealand’s southernmost city faces, writes Jenny Keown. | Jenny Keown |
Issue number 153, 2016 |
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| 20 | Profile | Welcome Mat For Pets | A Christchurch couple saw a need for pet-friendly accommodation post-earthquake – but they didn’t predict the resulting rapid growth of their property portfolio, writes Vicki Holder. | Vicki Holder |
| 26 | Property Investment | Balancing Act: How To Handle Housing Market | Jenny Keown asks industry leaders the question on everyone’s lips: has the market peaked? | Jenny Keown |
| 40 | Renovation | Renovation: Raise The Roof | Amy Hamilton Chadwick finds out why roof maintenance should be high on your priority list. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 50 | Regional review | Regional Review: Palmerston North | Palmerston North’s housing market has long been considered a slow, albeit solid investment option. But there can be strength in the shadows and the eternal student city makes an increasingly alluring option for investors. | Miriam Bell |
Issue number 154, 2016 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 18 | Profile | Dream team couple reach 120 rental properties | Jenny Keown interviews the wealthiest residential investors in New Zealand on how they achieved success. | Jenny Keown |
| 24 | Feature | When to buy - old versus new | Second-hand rentals are the typical residential investor’s playground – but are they always best? Diana Clement investigates when buying new is a better option. | Diana Clement |
| 42 | A Day in the Life | Renovation: Paint through the weather | Sometimes even small changes to a house or unit can make a dramatic difference, and paint has always been one of the most versatile tools in a property owner’s box of tricks. But painting in wet weather can’t be done – or can it? Louise Richardson takes a look at the latest products. | Louise Richardson |
| 52 | Regional review | Regional Review: Christchurch North | Opportunities in Christchurch North | Amy Hamilton-Chadwick |
Issue number 155, 2016 |
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| 18 | Profile | Young Investor Shares Her Secret | Her journey reads like a painstaking step-by-step of how to achieve the dream. There have been setbacks, but she finally feels like she has arrived. | Vicki Holder |
| 24 | Property Investment | Navigating New LVRS | Investors are concerned about the impact of the Reserve Bank's new investor-targeted LVRs. Miriam Bell finds out what investors need to know to best traverse them. | Miriam Bell |
| 42 | Renovation | Outdoor Spruce Up | Thinking about some rental maintenance work before summer? Louise Richardson lists her top 10 tips for giving your rental a lift before the hot weather hits. | Louise Richardson |
| 52 | Regional review | New Plymouth on the Map | While some New Zealanders still have trouble locating New Plymouth, Taranaki’s largest city has a strong vision for growth and for getting itself on the map. | Jenny Keown |
Issue number 156, 2016 |
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| 20 | Profile | Hadar Orkibi's rules to investing | Google Hadar Orkibi and hundreds of web pages appear, most linked to stories and tips on how to invest in property. | Vicki Holder |
| 26 | Feature | Top 30 Suburbs under $300K | Joanna Jefferies takes a look at affordable hotspots that have had exceptional growth in the past year and discovers future growth potential. | Joanna Jefferies |
| 40 | Renovation | To stage or not? | These days property staging is a big deal, says Louise Richardson. So, what is it? And should you be signing up for professional services or doing it yourself? | Louise Richardson |
| 52 | Regional review | Investor success bubbling away | Often described in the Bay of Plenty as Tauranga’s poorer cousin, Rotorua is now giving investors reasons to smile, writes Dana Kinita. | Dana Kinita |
Issue number 157, 2016 |
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| 18 | Profile | Property in the blood | 2016 Landlord of the Year Kathryn Seque knows a thing or two about rental property - and so she should: it’s the family business. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 24 | Feature | The "As is where is guys" | It’s not easy to pick up the pieces after an earthquake, but five Christchurch guys have found a unique way of contributing to the Christchurch rebuild. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 40 | Renovation | To DIY or Go Pro? | As they like to say ‘DIY is in our DNA’ but is it always safe and advisable to do work on a rental property yourself? | Louise Richardson |
| 52 | Regional review | Regional Review: Mid & South Canterbury | With its spectacular scenery and strong agricultural heritage, mid and south Canterbury have much more to offer than just an enviable lifestyle. | Stephen Dickens |
Issue number 158, 2017 |
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| 24 | Forecast for New Year | 2017 Summer Forecast | We speak to the key players for their take on 2017's big issues and find out their plans for the year. | Joanna Jefferies |
| 32 | Feature | Taking Control of the budget | We find out how investors can stick to a budget without feeling like they are missing out, at the same time planning for long term financial goals. | Diana Clement |
| 38 | Commercial property | Navigating shaky ground | Commercial Property part 5 | Miriam Bell |
| 54 | Renovation | Before you Reno | Louise Richardson outlines the key things you need to consider before renovating. | Louise Richardson |
Issue number 159, 2017 |
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| 20 | Profile | The Gen Y approach to investing | With his deep tan and thatch of wiry hair peppered in a haze of plaster dust from his morning site visit, 25 year-old Elliot Askew Jones doesn’t fit the usual property investor mould. And he’s not. | Vicki Holder |
| 26 | Feature | Top 30 Suburbs with Undervalued Houses | We locate the suburbs across New Zealand with the greatest value ranges and pinpoint areas with untapped potential value. | Joanna Jefferies |
| 40 | Renovation | Investing in Storage | We all know that storage is key in any home so, in this issue, we identify the key areas where you can create more in your rental. | Louise Richardson |
| 52 | Regional review | Time to invest in Auckland Central | High prices and population growth have characterised the Auckland Central suburbs in recent years, but with new transport links and developments on the horizon, opportunities are out there for lateral thinkers. | Carolyn Cossey |
Issue number 160, 2017 |
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| 18 | Profile | Bold Move Equals Big Success | Roy Adams arrived in NZ with little to his name and in a short time has created a property portfolio worth millions. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 24 | Feature | Bridging the Finance Gap | What are the best options for investors trying to find a loan when banks are bound by loan-to-value rules and increasing capital requirements. | Susan Edmunds |
| 30 | Tax | How to Avoid an Audit | Are you filing your own tax return? Read this for the most common mistakes to avoid if you don't want to trigger an audit. | Joanna Jeffries |
| 34 | Commercial property | Commercial Property: Tenants | Attracting and retaining tenants is critical for success in commercial property investment. We look to a few industry veterans for advice on how to make property appeal to tenants. | Miriam Bell |
Issue number 161, 2017 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 18 | Profile | My First Investment Property | Reality TV home renovator Jono Frankle has moved on from purchasing his first home into investing in property. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 24 | Feature | Top 50 Hot Spot Suburbs | The data is in and it reveals brand new hotspots with consistently high yields. | Jenny Keown |
| 30 | Feature | Osaki ruling demystified | What’s dog pee got to do with your tenancy agreement? If you have heard of the Osaki Ruling then you may have a fair idea. | Joanna Jefferies |
| 34 | Feature | Appetite for apartments | Despite a widely-reported Auckland, apartment prices are still increasing-and at quite a rate. | Louise Richardson |
| 38 | Commercial property | Proofing for health and safety | A year ago the Health and Safety at Work Act was re-worked and this has meant huge changes for commercial property investors and their liability for the safety of anyone working in or on their premises. | Miriam Bell |
| 52 | Regional review | Hamilton on the Move | Growth is forecast for the Hamilton property market, despite a recent market dip. | Joanna Jefferies |
Issue number 162, 2017 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 20 | Profile | Big Bold Strategy | Jesse Adams is a young guy with a very bold investing strategy. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 28 | Feature | Ditch The Dud | Ditch the Dud: Time to streamline your portfolio | Joanna Jefferies |
| 38 | Commercial property | Moving into Commercial | Commercial Series: Investor profile Vaughn Heslop | Miriam Bell |
| 52 | Regional review | Investment gems in Lower Hutt | Regional review: Investment gems in Lower Hutt | Diana Clement |
Issue number 163, 2017 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 20 | Profile | Hard road to success | Richard Gruiters is an experienced Hawke’s Bay-based investor and has done all of his property deals in the Hawke’s Bay Area. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 26 | Feature | Crunch Time - property cycle revealed | This piece looks at the different indicators that show where we are in the property cycle. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 38 | Commercial property | Selecting a sector | In this piece we’ll look at the different commercial sectors - (office, retail, industrial) and the pros and cons of each. | Miriam Bell |
| 42 | Renovation | Make profit by adding a room | This month we speak to investors, particularly in central Auckland, who are adding a room to improve yield and increase value. | Diana Clement |
| 52 | Regional review | West Side story | In our regional review this month we look at Christchurch West and how it is faring in the rebuild stage. | Mary Burgess |
Issue number 164, 2017 |
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| 22 | Profile | 24 Properties and a 4HR Working Week | Kyle & Tania Elmer are a couple living and investing in Otago. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 28 | Feature | 10 Dynamite Growth Areas | We identify the key locations that have lagged in their growth compared to other nearby locations that have already gone ‘off’ in this cycle. | Joanna Jefferies |
| 34 | Feature | The Self-Managers Guide to Collecting Evidence | What kind of evidence stands up in the Tenancy Tribunal? | |
| 38 | Commercial property | 6 Ways to Add Value | Adding value to commercial property is an entirely different ball game to adding value to residential property. | Miriam Bell |
| 42 | Renovation | Renovate a kitchen for profit | This piece explores how to go about replacing a kitchen in a rental. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
Issue number 165, 2017 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 22 | Profile | Regional rentals yield lifestyle dream | This young Ruawai, Auckland investor has created a portfolio by investing outside of Auckland. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 28 | Feature | 10 Future Boom Towns | We identify the top ten spots across the nation where there is big infrastructure spending planned. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 38 | Commercial property | Commercial: Management | This piece looks at what responsibilities the owner of a commercial property has for management and maintenance. | Miriam Bell |
| 52 | Regional review | Affordability growing in West Auckland | In our regional review this month we look at West Auckland. | Louise Richardson |
Issue number 166, 2017 |
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| 22 | Profile | 23 Year Old Duo Turn Over 30M | Matthew Horncastle and Blair Chappell are two young guys from Christchurch who were managing construction businesses before they took that experience and joined together to create Williams Corporation – a new-build development company. | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 28 | Feature | Meth Cover Demystified | We explore the recent standards published on methamphetamine contamination in homes and speak to insurance companies on where they stand in regards to the new standards. | Joanna Jefferies |
| 34 | Feature | Niche Strategy: Managing a Rent-by-Room | We speak to several investors who are self-managing rent-by-room or boarding houses. | Diana Clement |
| 39 | Commercial property | Syndicating Options | We look into getting into commercial syndicates, what kinds of syndicates there are, how much it costs to get into and how to know whether a syndicate is reputable. | Miriam Bell |
| 42 | Renovation | More Bang for Bathroom Buck | In this piece we look at bathroom renovations and get the rundown on costs and timelines of how to carry out a bathroom renovation. | Jai Breitnauer |
| 52 | Regional review | Tauranga Growth Slow & Steady | In our regional review this month we look at Tauranga. | Louise Richardson |
Issue number 167, 2017 |
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| Page | Subject | Title | Description | Author |
| 26 | Feature | Holiday rentals equal big yield | How to get 14% yield from holiday rentals | Amy Hamilton Chadwick |
| 38 | Commercial property | Commercial Passion | Commercial property has always been the one and only investment choice for David Turner | Miriam Bell |
| 42 | Renovation | Renovate units for big profits | Renovating units in the current market can yield surprisingly high returns and capital increases | Diana Clement |
| 52 | Regional review | Strong growth in Hawke's Bay | Affordable deals with growth potential are still available in sunny Hawke's Bay. | Louise Richardson |