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Everyone wants to know what 2026 has in store for property investors. Will interest rates finally settle? Will house prices keep rising? And what should investors actually be doing right now? Here are my predictions for next year👇
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Earlier this year, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) carried out a routine monitoring review of Opes. Here are the findings 👇
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We all thought the market bottomed out in May 2023. But the numbers show houses may actually be more affordable today 👇
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The OCR was cut again. Here's why that might push interest rates up ... not down👇
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Fancy pocketing up to $7,500 just for switching banks? Here’s why that’s suddenly on the table👇
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Turns out my last interest rate prediction was a bit too gloomy. Here’s where I think things are really heading next👇
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Pet bonds become law from December 1st. Here’s how they’ll impact you as a property investor 👇
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Labour’s plan for a Capital Gains Tax has everyone talking this week. Here’s what it could mean for house prices 👇
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House prices have gone up for the second month in a row. Here's what that could mean for the property market 👇
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Do you think about your money in days, months, or decades? Here’s why the wealthy always think further ahead 👇
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All investments come with trade-offs. Here’s how it works for property👇
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Landlords vs tenants: who really wins at the Tenancy Tribunal? Here's what I found out👇
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Earning $10k an hour sounds like clickbait. But there really is a way to make your time that valuable. Here’s how 👇
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Been wronged by a business? There’s a powerful, low-cost way to hold them accountable – and win up to $30k. Here’s how 👇
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1 in 3 investors lose money in the first year. Here are 6 truths every property investor must know 👇
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OCR dropped again yesterday, and the Reserve Bank says more are coming. Here’s what that means for cheaper interest rates👇
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Win just over 50% of the time … and win big. Here’s the Roger Federer lesson every investor should know.
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Here's what you need to know👇
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33% of New Builds are failing inspections. Here's what that means for you👇
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Most tenants are great. A few are absolute disasters. Here are the 5 worst tenant stories — and the lessons behind them 👇
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There is a way to build 3x more wealth. Here’s what actually works.👇
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The OCR’s on pause (for now). Here’s what that means for your mortgage — and when the next drop might land.👇
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Not sure if you can afford a new investment property? Here’s a 4-minute test to find out before you commit
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Could you live off $538 a week? That’s what NZ Super pays in retirement. I gave it a go — here's how it went
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The rental market’s feeling tougher lately. Here’s why — and how long this “new normal” could last👇
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Ask around and you'll hear people say it: "We don't build houses like we used to". It's true. Here's why that might be a good thing
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House prices are flat – but does that mean they'll stay that way? Here's why the current market can't predict the future 👇
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Another OCR cut. But that's not what got my attention. Here's what you didn't hear about yesterday's annoucement
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Issue 159
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Does time beat timing in property investment? See NZ's best and worst returns by years held.
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“New builds lose value like new cars” – you’ve probably heard this somewhere before. We’ve got the data to prove that’s not true.
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If developers aren’t qualified to give financial advice, they shouldn’t be selling properties like they are. Here’s what’s going wrong.
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Private Property Newsletter - Issue #154
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Private Property issue #153
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The market is flooded with houses right now. Here’s what I'm doing to get $26k off a property
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Property has made me millions in 20+ years. Here are the reasons why I'm still bullish about it.
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House prices jumped up in February. Here's what that could mean for the property market 👇
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The FMA is visiting Opes this week—and we’re excited. It’s a chance to showcase what we do and keep raising the bar for property investment advice.
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Some banks predict 6.8% growth in 2025, but opinions vary wildly. There are equally valid arguments to support house prices going up (or down) this year.
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Find out what’s really happening with rents in NZ - why they’re flat, when they might rise again, and what landlords can do to attract tenants in today’s market.
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How much will you need to spend for a comfy retirement? Let’s go through the numbers. And then I’ve got a calculator where you can figure out your number.
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New inflation data shows prices are steady at 2.2%, signaling the cost of living crisis is easing - so what does this mean for interest rates, mortgages, and house prices?
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Big changes to tenancy rules are on the way - pets, contracts, and more. Here’s what you need to know
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Make 2025 the year you grow your wealth. Learn 3 simple steps to get started with property investment and take your first step today.
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At what point do you have to stop worrying about high interest rates … and turn your attention to DTIs instead? Let’s find out.
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Learn about our new insurance calculator and find out the minimum amount of life, trauma, and income protection cover you need
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Here are our 12 property market predictions for next year.
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How will Donald Trump’s election win impact your money and investments?
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Just as property prices begin to rise … it’s the rental market’s turn to face challenges. So, investors need to ask themselves: "What are tenants really looking for?"
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Interest rates are dropping. Fast. At the last count, ANZ has slashed its 1-year rate 7 times since January. It’s a big deal. But with interest rates dropping, many investors ask me: “Andrew, how long should I fix my interest rate for?”
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Find out what the new inflation data means for interest rates and the New Zealand property market.
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Yesterday, the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by a whopping 0.5%. So, what does it mean for your mortgage interest rate?
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What does the future of housing look like, and what will it mean for us?
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Find out what the cash flow looks like for an investment property today.
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The Real Estate Institute released new data this week. It shows that house prices were flat in August. That ends a 5-month streak of falling house prices. Here’s a quick recap of the rollercoaster that is the NZ property market.
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Happy 5th Birthday to the Property Academy Podcast
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Learn how long it usually takes to get a tenant and what to expect so you don’t have to worry about covering your investment mortgage.
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Find out if now is a good time to buy and see the 4 factors that are changing.
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We discuss how long you should fix your interest rate for: 6-month vs 1-year interest rate.
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The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR for the first time in 4 years (from 5.5 to 5.25%). But what does it mean for your mortgage? Where will interest rates go? And what does it mean for house prices?
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The bright-line test changed 6 weeks ago. So, some investors can now sell their properties tax-free. So, are more investors selling? I just got new data. This gives us our first real look.
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Explore the latest interest rate predictions for 2024 and understand their potential impact on your property investments.
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Learn how upcoming changes in tax cuts, lending criteria, and interest rates could significantly increase your borrowing capacity, making it easier to invest in New Zealand property.
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New inflation data just came out. Annual inflation is down to 3.3%. But how fast will interest rates come down?
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What's the chance your house doesn't sell? New de-list data may give us a clue.
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Discover how 3 big changes this week will affect investors, the market, and property prices.
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Learn essential questions to ask when buying investment property, including understanding growth vs. yield investments and identifying potential tenants and buyers.
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We discuss the latest data on NZ house prices, predictions for market trends in 2024 and 2025, and insights on interest rates.
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What’s better? Investing in New Builds or existing properties? Here are the main benefits and drawbacks
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Discover how the new debt-to-income ratios will impact house prices, mortgage approvals, and property portfolios in New Zealand.
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Analyse the impacts of the latest budget announcement on property investment, including tax cuts, inflation, and interest rates to understand how these changes could affect your investment strategy.
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Understand the Reserve Bank's latest OCR decision and its implications for inflation, interest rates, and house prices to learn how these factors might influence your investment strategy.
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Understand the current property market cycle, including the recovery phase, regional differences, and future predictions for house prices in New Zealand.
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Discover the No Cash Needed method to buy a house with $0 cash, including real examples and strategies for leveraging existing assets to invest in property.
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Explore whether Christopher Luxon should lower his rent in light of recent tax changes and the potential moral and financial impacts for property investors.
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Learn about the six major changes affecting the property market, including new rules for pet bonds, tax changes, interest rates, mortgage accessibility, and the uneven recovery of house prices in New Zealand.
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Learn about the recent wave of bankrupt builders and discover strategies to identify and avoid risky developers while taking advantage of potential property investment opportunities.
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Discover the new 'app tax,' affecting Airbnb property investors with a 5.7% revenue cut. Find out how this tax works.
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Find out what tenants seek in rental properties with Opes Partners' Tenant Tool. This innovative, free resource answers the common question: 'What sort of person will rent my property?'
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Here are 3 of the most inspiring stories I’ve heard recently. They’re all Kiwis who come from humble beginnings. But they're all determined to change their financial future.
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Property investors will soon pay less tax and make more money. The new government has kept its promise. Interest deductibility will be (mostly) back, starting in 18 days...
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Find out how long it will take for house prices to recover.
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Turns out ANZ was wrong. The OCR is staying steady at 5.5%. They thought the OCR would go up. But from what the Reserve Bank said … that won’t happen.
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Discover how much money you can make in property and how long you need to stay in the property market for to reap the benefits.
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Last Tuesday, I recorded a podcast with my latest interest rate predictions. This week, I tore them up. The market (and the data) has changed. Here are my updated interest rate predictions –
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Find out how much of a discount you can get off your interest rates.
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Last week, the Reserve Bank announced debt-to-income restrictions (DTIs). Since the news broke, many investors have asked: “What will happen to house prices?” Let’s look at the numbers and see.
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The Reserve Bank just announced big changes for property investors.
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New house price data came out at 9am this morning. The numbers show that property prices are bouncing back...
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2023 has been a massive year for property investors. For the last issue of Private Property in 2023, let’s look at everything that happened.
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What will National do to the bright-line test?
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Learn how our model identifies undervalued areas like Auckland, 9% below market, suggesting a prime investment opportunity.
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Last Friday, National, ACT and NZ First dropped 113 pages of documents. So here is what you need to know.
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Here are our 12 property market predictions for next year.
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That is such a good question. You don’t want to buy an investment property and find it doesn’t give you a good return. So, let’s dig into the numbers to see if it’s worth it.
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Find out why you can’t just buy in one area.
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Why do I need to know my ‘death day’?
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What do tenants want? There are three things tenants want...
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National's election win signals potential tax relief for property investors as interest deductibility rules change (Good news #1). Lower-than-expected inflation also suggests interest rates may have peaked (Good news #2).
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There’s often a perception that house prices go up faster under National. But is it true? Let’s dig into the data...
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The answer is you will never know. Not for sure. There is no guarantee. But this question has always bugged me.
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I hired someone to get data from TradeMe and OneRoof. This shows us the gross yields investors are willing to accept.
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Here are three strategies you can use to find the right interest rate for you.
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Here are my top 10 ways to manage money.
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Here’s your election update with what each political party is offering property investors.
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I’ve dug through my archives to show you how property investment has changed over the last 5 years.
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The market downturn is over. Been and gone according to the Reserve Bank (RBNZ)...
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People always say the election impacts the property market. But is it actually true? I dug into property market data from the past 9 elections to find out. Here’s what I found:
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Right now, most investors ask: “I agree it’s the bottom of the market … But how long do I have?” So, here’s what happened last time property prices fell in 2008.
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Inflation has fallen to 6%. Stats NZ released the new inflation figures yesterday morning. But what does it mean for your mortgage interest rate?
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Yesterday the Reserve Bank and Stats NZ released new data that will impact the NZ housing market...
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The housing market looks like it’s turning. We are now at the bottom of the market. That's my best guess. Here's why...
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You're about to hear the stories of two investors who’ve used the Golden Goose and the Nest Egg strategies. They can have a comfortable retirement by investing in property.
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Let’s go through the problems with townhouses so you can decide whether investing in a townhouse is right for you.
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The latest house price data came out this morning. Here's what you need to know.
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How much does it cost to invest in property? There are 3 main costs that you need to think about...
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The Reserve Bank has raised the OCR. Again. But, before you start cursing Adrian Orr, the Reserve Bank Governor, you need to know. This was a good news announcement...
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Find out what policy National want to reverse and if it will affect you.
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Investing in a New Build property is not for everyone. Don’t get me wrong – New Builds come with benefits. (Of course, I’d say that – my company recommends New Builds as investments). But they also come with extra problems that nobody tells you about.
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Yesterday the central bank announced they will soon let more Kiwis borrow with lower deposits. They’ll do this by tinkering with the LVR restrictions.
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Inflation is on its way down. But … the war is not entirely won yet. New data (released at 11 am this morning) shows the inflation rate fell to 6.7%. That’s down from 7.2% last quarter.
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This is your warning. The Reserve Bank will probably introduce debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions in the next few years...
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Last week, Private Property gave the 5 reasons why they might not turn around this year. This week we talk about the OCR rising (once again).
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Last week, Private Property gave the 6 reasons why house prices could turn around in 2023. To keep things balanced, here are the 5 reasons why they might not turn around this year.
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Here are the 6 reasons why house prices will turn around in 2023.
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Here are four examples of people in different situations with how much income they would need to invest. This will give you a feel for how much income you might need.
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You’ll hear two case studies from real property investors. These come from Tuesday night’s Property Live webinar.
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We discuss how some property investors in New Zealand are losing out on potential rental income due to simple mistakes in their TradeMe listings, resulting in properties not renting fast enough.
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We discuss the potential impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on the housing market in Hawke's Bay, drawing on the experience of the Christchurch earthquake. And the role of investors in the recovery without exploiting the disaster.
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I’m thinking of buying an investment property … where’s the best place to invest in New Zealand?
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Sylvie, one of my investors from Invercargill, gave me a call this week. She’s got a new build under construction in South Auckland and was worried about whether her property was damaged. Because she’s a 2-hour flight away, she can’t drive past to look at it. So in case you’re in a similar position, here’s what I told Sylvie and the answers to her questions.
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Auckland’s floods have caused a wave of problems. Not only have lives been lost and properties destroyed. It also raises many practical questions for property investors...
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Yesterday, Chris Hipkins was sworn in as PM after Jacinda Ardern served her resignation last Thursday. And many property investors are thinking: “What impact will it have on the property market?”
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Will the 2023 property market be a sh*t show too? Probably not. Banks and government think house prices will bottom out in 2023 … and start to recover in 2024.
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Since this is the last issue of Private Property for the year (we’ll be back in late January), let’s look at everything that happened in 2022.
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It’s true. House prices are falling. But … when you’re reading these property reports, remember that a significant amount of the house price falls have already happened...
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Phew – it’s been a big week in the Kiwi financial market. Here’s what happened...
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If you’re looking for a sign that the bottom of the housing market is nearing – here it is. The Reserve Bank announced that they would increase the OCR from 3.5 to 4.25% yesterday...
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This newsletter aims to show you both the opportunities and drawbacks of the current market.
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Bobbie (an investor I’m working with) recently asked: “Why would I invest in today’s market? I’ll have to top up my property by $400(ish) a week while rates are high.” Find out what I had to say
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As interest rates have risen from the low 2’s to the low 6’s – the banks have also increased their test interest rates. But what does it mean, and how does it impact how much you can borrow?
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I was wrong … everyone was. Interest rates are about to rise. Here’s how to handle it.
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It happened again. The Reserve Bank announced another OCR hike to 3.5% (up by 0.5%). This is to continue its battle against inflation...
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Here’s a preview of one of the steps you’ll learn at next Tuesday’s webinar – 8 steps to build a passive income and retire on real estate.
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“Are there too many townhouses being built?” – investors always ask this question. Townhouses are now 6x more popular than they were a decade ago...
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So … you need to get the cashflow right for an investment property to be successful. But how do you figure it out? Let’s go through the 5 steps – using a real property as an example.
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Is Interest Deductibility going to be repealed if National get in at next year’s election?
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Find out how to negotiate with a developer to get the best deal.
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Our podcasts with Tony begin releasing tomorrow. But here’s a sneak preview, exclusively for Private Property readers.
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The Reserve Bank had the media oozing doom and gloom this week. There were two significant announcements...
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #25
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Many investors think everyone wants the “Kiwi dream.” A big house with an even bigger backyard. And 10 years ago, it looked like that was true. But not anymore...
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #24
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #23
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #22
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #21
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #19
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I’ve made so many mistakes in property investment. So, to help you avoid making the same ones, this week, you’ll get the real story. Here are the top 3 mistakes I’ve made and (more importantly) the lessons I’ve learned.
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #17
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #16
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Why are some developers folding and how to tell whether a developer is likely to fold (or not) when you buy a new build off the plans
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Issue #14 11th August '22
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Issue #13 26th May '22
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Issue #12 19th May '22
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #11
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #10
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #9
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #8
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Issue #6 5th May '22
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Here are four examples of people in different situations with how much income they would need to invest. This will give you a feel for how much income you might need.
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Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #4
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Issue #3 - Giving you exclusive insights into the NZ property market. Sign up to receive this newsletter and it will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Issue #3
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House prices have declined. But, it’s not a crash. It’s a ‘correction,’ and a normal part of investing. While the price of most stable assets (a.k.a property) tend to increase over the long-term, there are ups and downs throughout the journey...
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