NZ Property Magazine

March '10 Issue

The rules around residential property investment are going to change forever. In our lead feature this month we look at the possible changes, what you can do to prepare for them and how they could affect the market in the future.

Changes are afoot around depreciation - we look at how the IRD is tightening current laws, and what it means for you and your investments.

Commercial 101 series: Finding funds for commercial investments can be a tricky business, as criteria and interest rates vary hugely from residential lending. We look at what you need to know.

Jane Eyles-Bennett advises that making sure you don't over-capitalise on renovation projects is simple if you keep track of the numbers and plan, plan, plan.

Michael Yardney offers reassurance that the current lull in the property market won't be around forever and is merely part of working up to the next boom.

Investing is a game for traders Alan Sims and Caroline Pearson, who play for the lifestyle and the sheer love of all things property in our Profile feature this month.

Apartments are making a come-back after a rough few years for investors and we take a look at the central Auckland market to see what's on offer and what could be in the pipeline.

Also in the March 2010 issue:

News: Social media a powerful tool for investors; Building construction set to rise; Crockers says market not that bad; The truth about mortgagee sales
Commercial news: Colliers picks commercial vacancy rates to rise; Removing depreciation tax breaks unfair
Diary: What's on for property investors this month? Find out where the hottest events are happening around the country.
Mortgage commentary: Some lenders are going against the grain with rate cuts, but short-term fixes are still offering the best value
Housing commentary: There are many things to blame for the current state of the property market, writes Jenny Ruth
Ask an expert: What happens when a property is not properly registered in an LAQC and what is the future of LAQCs in general?
Toolbox: Cashing in on Rugby World Cup fever, we look at two sites listing properties available to rent during that time and why they can be a lucrative option for investors
Columns:
- Accounting: Mark Withers muses on dodging bullets and his take on the Prime Minister's latest speech on tax
- Mortgages: How do you achieve the perfect loan application? Jonathan Michell explains how to swing things in your favour
- Economics: The housing market has run out of steam, but is it set for another crash or merely stalling before the next climb? Khoon Goh explains
- Commercial: Why are the details in commercial leases so crucial to the value of your commercial property? Mahesh Ranchhod tells us why
- Conveyancing: Kim Matheson explains the five types of structures in which to purchase property, what they mean and what they can be used for
NZPIF: News from around the regions, plus what's happening at Wellington- Capital Property Investors' Association this year

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	February '10 Issue Deciphering all the different statistics and market information that's available on the state of the property market is an art in itself. This issue we look at what established investors listen to and why, plus we have survey results from Landlords.co.nz readers on who they rate as the best economist, commentator and author. more >>

	January '10 Issue At the beginning of a New Year where growth in the housing market is still tentative, predicting the year ahead requires psychic abilities. We do the next best thing and talk to experts on what they think will happen in 2010. more >>

	December '09 Issue We bring you a NZ Property Investor exclusive report looking at the top 50 areas showing the most growth since the bottom of the downturn and take an in-depth look at the top 15 areas for volatility and other common trends. more >>

	November '09 Issue Christchurch investor Liz Harris started out as a landlord through necessity, but has continued down the property path and has built up an empire of multi-income properties. With her gentle demeanor and passion for what she does, Harris shares her extraordinary story with Vicki Holder more >>

	October '09 Issue Despite rental markets throughout the country taking a hit over the past year, they are faring much better long term, with some areas having grown close to 50% over the past four years. We sift through the numbers to find the top 10 suburbs, plus the top 10 urban and regional areas for rental growth and volatility levels. more >>

	September '09 Issue This month, ANZ's annual property investors' survey is released. In an exclusive, the NZ Property Investor examines the results, looks at what property investors are doing now and gives you the five new investing rules for future success. more >>

	August '09 Issue The issues of methamphetamine, or P, are becoming more and more prevalent in our society, infiltrating aspects of Kiwi culture one would never have associated with drug abuse, real estate investment being one of them. more >>

	July '09 Issue The current market has turned up some amazing deals for investors. But it has also turned up many problems with tenants. As one of the most valuable assets for investors, tenants are also the most unpredictable. more >>

	June '09 Issue Stories on apartments being hot buys have been endemic of late, but how reliable have reports been? Good enough to stake your portfolio on? We pull apart the apartment market to find out if they're a gold-mine for investors in the current market. more >>

	May '09 Issue When times are tough, what you need is to be inspired and encouraged. We do exactly that in the May issue, with an exclusive interview with the very inspirational Robert Kiyosaki. He is the reason many people started investing in the first place. more >>

	April '09 Issue Cash flow positive regions; we reveal 35 places you can find cash! more >>