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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
December '10 Issue
North v South: This month in NZ Property Investor magazine we have pitted the North Island v the South Island to see which one stacks up with the best investment properties.
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November '10 Issue
NZ Property Investor presents its annual health check of the residential investment market and finds out what investors are doing and how they have changed their approach in the past 12 months.
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October '10 Issue
Shaken to the Core How the earthquake will affect the housing market and what that means for both current and future investors in the city. Will prices in Christchurch drop to their knees, or will they be pushed up due to heightened demand, as people look for replacement houses?
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September '10 Issue
We all know the old saying about how much Kiwis love bricks and mortar as an investment but some of us take that even further.
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August '10 Issue
Learning from the past is a powerful tool to help you succeed in the future. In this issue of the NZ Property Investor we look at just that: what lessons you can take from the recent property downturn and apply it to your investing strategies.
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July '10 Issue
In this issue we profile inspirational property investor, speaker and author Steve McKnight on how property saved his life and why he feels so compelled to spread the property word.
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June '10 Issue
Big Bad Bill English puffed a lot of hot air over property investors’ heads in the lead up to the May Budget. But what do the announced changes really mean for the future of property investment.
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May '10 Issue
With the more traditional perks of property investing looking shaky, focus will shift towards pure cash flow. We have exclusive figures on where you can find positive cash flow properties in the current market and how to spot potential.
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April '10 Issue
Housing around a third of the country's population, Auckland offers a plethora of investment opportunities. We take a look at up-and-coming areas to give investors throughout the country the opportunity to tap into future growth in the largest city in New Zealand.
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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.
more >>
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.
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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.
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