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Friday 13th February

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Approx 25% below value, 10% potential return AND subdividable Kawerau $197,000 2 Bedroom home and 2 bdrm unit on one title. Both units are on one freehold title and there is a possibility of subdividing them. Currently tenanted, $350 per week, potential to increase to $400pw. [More] Do you want to receive a news feed every time a new Gem is added, direct to your inbox? Click here to subscribe

Ask an expert your question

Do you have a burning property investment question you need answered? This week we check in with DBH and answer some of your burning tenancy and landlording issues.
Click here to ask now.

The latest QA's are:

 Who pays for smashed windows?
 Why wouldn't the adjudicator let us speak?
 Who is repsonsible for maintanence?
Who pays for a water leak?

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The Tax Files
Tax is a monster at the best of times. Diana Clement checks out the IRD's website, and online forms and tools for their usefulness for property investors.

If you're doing quick flicks or have bought and sold property in short succession there's plenty of information about your tax obligations. View More

Diary Events

Any upcoming property-related events are posted here.

This month check out the Dept of Building & Housing Landlords seminars, The Traders kick off the year with a bang and all the March PIA meeting dates are now live online. We have a couple of big events for property investors; a forum for commercial investors and a grass roots weekend event.

If you want your event to be listed please email info@landlords.co.nz