Articles: Property Investment
Property Investors Profiled
The annual property investors’ survey carried out by the ANZ Bank and the NZ Property Investors Federation reveal some interesting facts and figures about property investors – who they are, how they invest, and where they think the property market is headed. This year’s survey was completed by about 1,000 investors nationwide. Read on to see what the key findings were.
Why Property Prices Are Not Likely To Fall With Frank Newman
In my opinion house prices are not expensive when one looks at building costs, land development costs, and house prices internationally.
Capital Gains Tax Misses The Mark with Frank Newman
The introduction of a capital gains tax may create capital distortions that make house prices less affordable.
Property Up… Financial Literacy Down with Frank Newman
It is fair to say that Monetary Policy Statements from the Governor of the Reserve Bank don’t exactly make the best-seller list, but for property investors they provide a useful crystal ball into the future. In last week’s commentary from Dr Bollard he held that the overnight cash rate (OCR) was 2.5%, but more importantly he said the OCR was likely to remain at this level “until the latter part of 2010”. That’s good news for those who have fixed rate loans maturing in the next year.
Your Tenant Is Your Customer with Frank Newman
As the number of properties become available for rent tenants are becoming more discerning about what they rent, and whether they are getting value for money.
That throws out a challenge to landlords to sharpen up their service and become more innovative in the way they market their property.
Gurus, Myths and Manias with Frank Newman
One could be forgiven for thinking the current state of the property market would have put an end to the “Have I got a deal for you” phone calls from telemarketers, and get rich quick seminars promising secret formulas by self-proclaimed property gurus.
Property and Politics with Frank Newman
Property investment is a business and like any business managing and minimising risk is a key factor for success. Some of those risk factors (interest rates, for example) can be managed and mitigated to some degree but one that can’t is political risk. That risk is real and ever-present.
Mortgagee Sales Offer Opportunities and Dangers with Frank Newman
Property investors are out in force, looking for a bargain. That’s the message coming back from an increasing number of mortgagee sales hitting the market.
The A to Z of Tax-Deductable Expenses with Frank Newman
It goes without saying that property investors should be claiming tax deductions for legitimate expenses, so here’s a general run-down on what can be claimed as a deduction.
In Property We Trust with Frank Newman
I must admit reading the daily newspaper is becoming depressing. Only last weekend a major weekender led with headlines that the property market, at least according to one expert, is going to go down the toilet. Inside, the lead to their business section revealed how little trust we, the investing public, have in our money handlers.
How Much to Pay for that Investment Property by Frank Newman
I recently attended a presentation where an acclaimed property investor revealed some of his investment techniques. Of particular interest was the way he went about buying property in the current market. Here is his secret formula.
All eyes on rental property, by Frank Newman
All eyes are on the property investment market. The question mark overhanging the market like a dark cloud is when will the market recover?
