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NZ Property Magazine

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.

What's the state of the coast after the property storm? We update you on what's been happening and where to find potential bargains.

So you're a property investor. But what else is out there in terms of potential for growing your wealth? We look at alternative investment strategies.

Mark Trafford looks at maintenance issues to be addressed around the Christmas and holiday season.

Our profile this month Aaron Power has carved a niche for himself in the property game. As an investor with a clear strategy and builder by trade, he's also developed an unusual business on the side.

Michael Yardney explains how to overcome your fears and turn them to your advantage

Also in the December 2009 issue: 

  • News: Auckland residential rents start to rise; Celebrating the tenant-landlord relationship; Tread carefully with rent to buy schemes; Number of LAQCs dropping  
  • Commercial news: What have commercial rents been doing over the past 12 months?  
  • Diary: What's on for property investors this month? Find out where the hottest events are happening around the country  
  • Mortgage commentary: The rules of engagement are changing how the mortgage game is played. Are you up to speed?
  • Housing commentary: Is the housing market starting to boom again, or is there just a "short squeeze" on house prices?
  • Ask an expert: What tax implications are there in a lease-to-buy agreement on bare land
    and is now a good time to get rid of the ‘mistake' properties? 
  • Columns:
    • Accounting: Mark Withers answers questions on the newly updated associated persons rules
    • Mortgages: What's going on inside the intricate heads of lenders? Jonathan Michell finds out what current attitudes towards investors are
    • Economics: Back to the future - Khoon Goh looks back on his predictions for 2009
    • Property conveyancing: Kim Matheson looks into the world of electronic conveyancing and why it is the way of the future
    • Valuation: Why do valuations tend to fluctuate so much? Rene McLean explains why it's not all just a difference of opinion
    • Commercial: Mahesh Ranchhod talks finance for commercial property in current conditions
  • NZPIF: News and events from around the region, plus re-capping the IPMA conference weekend
  • Regional review: We take a look at the Waipa District's two biggest towns, Cambridge and Te Awamutu as potential spots for investors to sink their money, and why the district truly is "the home of champions"
  • Books: The top 10 selling tools for property investors of 2009. Are you in the know?
January '12 Issue
In January's edition of NZ Property Investor we have our experts' predictions for 2012. We have a new series on how to generate cash and look at free internet for tenants - is it a good idea?
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December '11 Issue
In November’s edition of NZ Property Investor we put the banks under the microscope – and you may be surprised at which one comes out on top for dealing with property investors.
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November '11 Issue
Best banks revealed - who will lend you the most.
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October '11 Issue
In this issue we reveal the best places to invest in property. Bob Jones gives us his views on the rebuild of Christchurch CBD, and we also profile Chris Gray - an Australian based property investor who has a property portfolio in excess of $10 million and still chooses to rent a house to live in.
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September '11 Issue
  • The Perfect Tenant
  • Sir Bob Jones on Tax
  • Renovating and landscaping
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  • August '11 Issue
  • Sir Bob Jones
  • Investing in the Wellington CBD
  • Property Finders versus Real Estate Agents Authority
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  • July '11 Issue
    On every front, the current market is the most investor-friendly in decades. The experts say this is the time to strike the deals that will secure your financial future.
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    June '11 Issue
    The June issue of NZ Property Investor also offers tips from the experts on how to get a great deal. Among the tips in this market are being able to act quickly by having all your research done, making the deal clean, and dealing only with the listing agent, who has the power to work with the owner first-hand.
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    May '11 Issue
    Renovating is the new black Add rooms and you'll add value to your property, says Property Investor's May issue, out now.
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    April '11 Issue
  • Rents Rocket
  • Christchurch earthquake "emigres"
  • Tax Changes
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  • March '11 Issue
  • LAQC changes - The Best Tax Deal For You
  • Lester Haycock's plan to profit from resorts
  • Kiwis wanting to invest offshore for great returns
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  • February '11 Issue
    North v South: Which island offers the best investment locations
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