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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 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.
June 17, 2021
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…
October 4, 2020
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…
April 11, 2019
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…
March 12, 2021
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…
December 28, 2019
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…
March 19, 2019
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…
November 12, 2019
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…
April 15, 2020
Are property investors making the housing crisis worse?
Fellow property investors – it’s time we started being honest with ourselves. Taking care of your financial future…
December 30, 2020
Mailbag: How do you feel the real estate industry needs to change?
I recently asked my newsletter recipients the following 3 questions: How do you feel the real estate industry…
February 5, 2020