Good Returns - Property Newsletter

July 2005

Editorial

Welcome to the latest Property News from http://property.goodreturns.co.nz - a sister site to the New Zealand Property Magazine.

As well as bringing you the latest property news from around the country as it breaks, the website will also contain some of the stories and information contained in the New Zealand Property Magazine. This will include columns such as Toolbox and features such as Regional Review so you can keep an electronic log for future reference.

At present we are working on the August issue of New Zealand Property Magazine. With a general election just around the corner, Parliamentary writer, Rob Hosking is getting the lowdown on the property policies of the main political parties. Our August cover story will give you, the property investor, the inside information on who is promising what as the country counts down to the 2005 general election.

Regards
Ian Reddington

PROPERTY NEWS
Commerical property produces highest ever capital gains Returns from investing in New Zealand commercial property continue to improve, with almost all sectors showing a significant increase in total returns compared to March 2004 according to Property Council National Director Connal Townsend. [More] Property wealth gains likely to be saved Infometrics managing director Andrew Gawith says although the economy is slowing property is likely to keep its gains. [More] 2005 NZPIF Conference - 14-16 October, Napier Essential workshops and networking for property investors. Featuring workshops by Steve McKnight, author of “$1,000,000 Property in One Year”.[More]

LATEST MAGAZINE

July Issue now available

The New Zealand Property Mag is a monthly magazine written specifically for property investors and homeowners in New Zealand.

In the July issue you can read about:
-Aussie's Cash in on our real estate
-Minor dwelling - money machines in your backyard
-Property ramifications in 'mission creep'
-Legal: New Building Act 2004 goes some way in reducing risk
-Accounting: The budget and property
-Property: How to be a counter cyclic property investor
-Buying Property: The nitty-gritty of negotiating
-House Grooming: colour puts zing in your returns
-Trusts: The case for corporate trustees for property investor trusts
-Regional Review: Southland - Southern Comfort

PLUS: Books, Mortgage Rates, Rental Statistics and House Prices [More]

If you'd like to suggest a story or send us your comments email the editor here.

PROPERTY BOOK OF THE MONTH :: Arriving end of July

The Insiders Guide to Making Money in Real Estate,
by Dolf de Roos
$29.95
This book explains why real estate is a consistently profitable moneymaker and how everyday people just like you can build their fortune regardless of their credit score or how much money they have in the bank. It's true - you don't have to be rich to invest in real estate. It's the easiest, most leveraged method for building sustainable wealth over time, and it's open to everyone.
Recommended by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the largest realtor association in the world, The Insider’s Guide to Making Money in Real Estate is the perfect resource for novice investors looking for reliable, practical real-world information. [More]

IN BRIEF:

Housing Statistics

View regional highlights provided by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s analysis of the real estate market. [More]

Mortgage Rates

NZ Property Magazine provides a comprehensive listing of home loan mortgage rates offered in New Zealand. You can also display a graph comparing the various lenders using the Rate Comparison page. [More]

Toolbox

We review Baycorp Advantage's website, which allows property investors to do instant online consumer reports (credit checks), motor vehicle licence plate and other useful checks on potential tenants. It takes some of the guesswork out of avoiding potential problem-tenants. [More]

Back issues

Missing copies of NZ Property Magazine? Selected back-issues can be purchased here.

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