Wednesday 7th May
Now for some GOOD news...
Most of the talk in the media is all about bad news in the property market. There is no point listing the sorts of stories they run, but it seems, particularly on the weekends, that negative headlines sell papers.
Here at Landlords we like a bit of balance and reality on the situation. To us it seems there have been a couple of bits of good news for the market in the past week.
Finish reading my blog
here and leave your comments.
Warm regards
The Landlord
 Latest News
Property investment yields down, but optimism remains
Property investors are becoming more cautious, although the latest ANZ Property Investors Survey shows they continue to expect strong returns from housing in the medium term.
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Housing implosion confirmed: Broker
"The housing implosion is now confirmed," Goldman Sachs JB Were says after reading the latest sales statistics from Auckland's largest real estate agent.
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North vs South: Battle of the mighty Ws
A comparison of two similar sized regional cities, Whangarei and Wanganui, highlights some potential drawbacks for property investors of having all their eggs in one basket if they restrict their portfolios to provincial towns, when the market slows and values stabilise. Yet there are opportunities in all phases of the property cycle, and some investors are actively bargain hunting in these areas already.
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Bill to modernise apartment laws on its way
A bill to modernise apartment ownership and body corporate laws will be introduced to parliament soon.
The Unit Titles Bill will make unit title developments easier to manage and provide greater flexibility for both unit title owners and bodies corporate.
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DIY rules aimed at eliminating building rogues
Guidelines for do-it-yourself (DIY) homeowners and builders have been released recently in an attempt to eliminate rogues in the building sector.
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Ask an expert your question
Do you have a burning property investment question you need answered - you may find it in the Ask an Expert archive. The latest Q&A's are:
 Should I invest in property or retirement savings?
Tax issues around building a minor dwelling
How do I find the boundary line for fencing?
What is the usual rent formula for commercial property?
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