Monthly Archives: September 2008

Renters ruling the roost

Tenants still have the upper hand in the rental market, and real estate agents are urging clients to inject their properties with the wow factor, or drop the rent if they want to fill them quickly. Andrew King, vice-president of … Continue reading

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The great coastal sell-off

Hundreds of New Zealanders are offloading their holiday homes and seaside baches – and some are going to desperate measures to sell up. Estate agents report bargains galore for coastal property investors, with some homes and baches selling below government … Continue reading

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Landlord group’s code sets high standards

Landlords have developed their own set of rules, barring them from renting dirty places, telling lies or making racist remarks to tenants. The national landlord membership and lobby group, the Property Investors Federation, has released a guide which it wants … Continue reading

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