July issue - available now

Every issue of the NZ Property Investor magazine will continue to bring you all the news, tips and statistics you need to keep your property investments humming in 2008.

Monday, July 7th 2008, 6:00AM

by The Landlord

The government is shaking things up at the moment with all the changes they’re pushing through Parliament – but we won’t go there. Where we will go though (in detail), is the proposed changes to the ‘Landlords’ Bible’, the Residential Tenancies Act.

The act is getting a drastic re-write, and some of the suggested changes will alter the way landlords and property investors do business. Both landlords’ and tenants’ rights are changing. Make sure you find out exactly how the changes will affect you and if you’re not happy, make yourself heard by voicing your opinions!

Another lead feature this month looks at the immigration effect on the property market. It’s a topic that has been long debated and new research has uncovered some surprises as well as lessons for landlords and investors.

Our property guru columnist Michael Yardney talks about the 10 habits you need to adopt to become successful property investors.

Our beginners’ series this month looks at doing the ‘mortgage dance’ and the basics of how to finance a property investment.

We also explore the deep southern town of Invercargill for investment gems. The city proudly boasts New Zealand’s lowest property prices and despite slowing markets nationwide, there are still bargains to be found down there.

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This month, the NZ Property Investor is giving subscribers a chance to win one of four tickets to the New Zealand Property Investors' Federation Conference 2008 in Rotorua, each worth $695!

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Also featured in the July 2008 issue:

News: Right royal southern buy-up; Residential rates dropping; Tenders over auctions; Autumn the new spring; Anustralian debt skyrockets
Opinion: Find out what The Landlord has to say on topical issues
Diary: NEW! This page lists all major property investment events over the coming six weeks
Housing commentary: There’s a Mexican stand-off between buyers and sellers relating to expected house prices
Ask an expert: Tax special. We answer your burning tax questions with the help of our tax and LAQC specialist Kenina Court
Profile: Israeli immigrant Erez Tal shows how hard work, lessons and chance meetings made him a property investor
Tenancy management: Three biggest residential tenancy amendments that will have an impact on landlords
Columns:

Accounting: Income recognition rules associated with the timing of property sales
Mortgage: Terminology traps and the difference between ‘refixing’ and ‘refinancing’
Economics: Batten down the hatches to weather the current market correction
Investment strategy: Tips on wising up on property trading

Tenancy Tribunal: Cases relating to misrepresentation and the importance of providing proof
NZPIF: News and events from around the regions
Toolbox: Xero’s online accounting system
Mortgage commentary: Although rates are starting to drop it’s a bitter-sweet victory, as the reasons for the cuts don’t bode well for the property market
Property books: Are you surviving the property slump? We look at Kieran Trass’ seminar DVD, How You Can Profit From The Property Crash. Plus all the latest books from the Landlords bookstore
And much more!