NZ Property Magazine

March '08 Issue

Cover Story

• The demise of Blue Chip: What it means for the industry and the lessons for property investors.

Features

• The midas touch: Peter O'Keefe's forward planning helps him turn his knowledge into gold.
• Investing 101: What sort of investor do you want to be?
• Creating cash-flow: Expert advice on renovating for cash flow in the current market
• Mortgage Brokers: There are issues when using mortgage brokers that investors should be wary of.
• Investor Psychology: How to minimise relationship tensions during renovation projects so you're still together by the end of it!
• Gated Communities: We look at whether buying into a gated community offers a good return for property investors.
• Commercial news: A round up of the latest news in the commercial property arena.
• Commercial property: We cover some of the main issues a commercial property investor should be aware of when negotiating leases.

Columns

• Economics: Khoon Goh predicts a year of headwinds and correction for the market.
• Accounting: Ring-fencing - the big political issue? Mark Withers finds out.
• Investing Strategy: Ann Loudon looks at investing in uncertain times and what to do - safely - with your money.
• Mortgages: Sue Tierney gives some helpful advice for smooth sailing settlements.
• Tenancy management: When is a fixed term tenancy not a fixed term? Scotney Williams looks at what this can lead to, for tenants and landlords alike.
• Property Developing: Adrian Low looks at the importance of finding the right property for your investment needs.

Regulars

• Housing commentary: Not only is the housing market weakening rapidly but more and more pundits are predicting actual price falls
• Ask an expert: Have your burning property questions answered
• Tenancy Tribunal: Decisions from the Tenancy Tribunal
• Regional Review: Wairarapa - Sales volumes are down, but prices are holding in the Wairarapa, a region comprising several differing markets.
• Property Investors’ Federation: News from around the regions
• Toolbox: Diana Clement looks at the pros and cons of a new online tenancy application form.
• Mortgage commentary:Mortgage rates have been on the move again in recent weeks and not always in the right direction for borrowers
• Rental statistics: sale and rental house prices
• Book review: Margaret Lomas' new book comes out April 2008, pre-order your copy now, plus all the latest books from the Landlords bookshop
• And much more.