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This category includes blog posts that provide general comment on a wide range of real estate related topics. Everything from capital gains tax to the housing crisis situation and a whole lot more.
I hope to shed some light on current events through my experience of working with hundreds of buyers and sellers from all walks of life, during my career working in the residential real estate industry.
What effect will recent tax changes have on the housing market?
Here are my quick thoughts on the two major housing policy changes announced recently: No one considers a…
What we can all do to help the housing crisis
It's a strange and sad truth that a hot real estate market actually traps homeowners in their homes. Unable to move because no one wants to consider offers that are conditional on a house sale.
Will tenancy law changes mean increased rents?
Henry Cooke from stuff recently put out this report which is worth a read. My two cents on…
Buying and selling houses in the time of Coronavirus
A few of my friends and clients have asked me whether it’s a good time to buy and/or…
I agree with a Capital Gains Tax. Even though I’ll have to pay it…
I am an investment property owner. I am just the kind of person the Tax Working Group intends…
Is it a good idea to ban letting fees?
Letting fees are a cost which have historically been charged to tenants by property managers when they move…
How to sell real estate to millennials
Every millennial real estate buyer wants to be in charge of their transaction from start to finish. We…
Opinion: Houses might be more expensive, but our parents still envy us…
I believe we have a housing affordability issue in New Zealand. I fear for friends of mine who are…
Propertyfiles is a game-changer for buyers and real estate agents
There is now a real estate file delivery system available that every single real estate salesperson should be…
Everything you need to know about Meth contamination in residential property
A new report has been released by the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor which questions all our assumptions…