Property Investment Articles

Five energy efficiency upgrades to consider when renovating

When planning a property renovation, it's prudent to consider if energy efficiencies can be made. Energy efficient properties can attract a larger tenant applicant pool. 

Reduce the risk of exemplary fines: Unlawful Landlord actions

The Residential Tenancies Act clearly defines unlawful acts and the maximum exemplary damages that could apply to Landlords who commit unlawful acts. This post explores some of the pitfalls for uneducated private Landlords. 

Investor focus: Interest deductibility

In my latest blog post, I discuss interest deductibility and use a case study from my own investment properties to illustrate the concepts.

Turning property management green; sustainability and iRentProperty

In a world increasingly focused on sustainable practices and environmental responsibility, residential property management is no exception. This article explains how iRentProperty contribute to sustainability. 

Common pitfalls of self-managing Landlords

Our growing property portfolio includes properties handed over to us from self-managing owners who have come to learn the amount of work that can be involved in property management. Here’s some common pitfalls of self-managing landlords.

Fixed-Term Tenancies vs Periodic

Learn about the pros and cons of fixed-term and periodic tenancies. Each comes with different commitments and rules for the landlord to understand.

Methamphetamine: To test or not to test?

Methamphetamine testing as part of tenancy management is a minefield: our industry has been given two different acceptable levels leading to confusion and ambiguity among landlords and tenants.  

Case Study: Adding a Tiny Home for Cashflow

When Kara from the Rotorua team wanted to increase her return without breaking the bank she decided to put a tiny home on her land. 

The Reserve Bank Lowers the OCR

Last week the RBNZ lowered the OCR, finally acknowledging that the economy is in the doldrums. Nick Gentle shares his thoughts on what it means for investors. 

Case study: Major renovation in Rotorua

In this project our team helped our client with the renovation of a 3 bedroom property and found tenants to get a quick return on investment. 

Five things to consider before renovating your rental

To renovate or not to renovate, that is the question! Carrie here shares five things an owner should consider before making the decision to renovate.

Case study: 8.2% GY with Room to Develop

Learn about a deal that one of our agents liked so much that he bought it himself when client opted out. High yield, good area, and room to build.

The interest rate tide is turning

Property Investment Rules are Changing

The coalition government has continued to reset some policies that affect rental property owners. In this article I summarize recently announced changes for interest deductibility, brightline, pets and pet bonds, 90 day no-cause tenancy termination and fixed term tenancies. 

Case Study - Commercial Deal with High Yield

Hamilton in 2024 - Plenty of Reasons to Invest

Hamilton is a proven fantastic location to invest, providing strong long term capital growth and rental demand. Employment opportunities in the region have resulted in a population increase of over 23% in the last 10 years.

Case Study: The Portfolio Plan

It's not just about finding a deal, to truly grow as an investor you need to plan towards your end portfolio and work with people who can help you move towards that vision. iFindProperty has a service that achieves that for clients, and we are excited to share it with you today. 

Political Change and Tax

As an accountant is not a place for my personal political opinions, but professionally speaking I’m pleased with this result, and cautiously optimistic we might have a friendlier tax environment for the property sector for at least a few years. But what does this mean for property investors?

What comes next?

In the wake of the election and change of government, Nick takes an early look at what will (and what might) change. 

New Zealand 2023 Election: Policies that Impact Property Investors

There are a lot of policies flying around with regards to tax, building, housing, social housing etc. We have summarized the main policies from each party that impact New Zealand property investors. 

Use iFindProperty to invest from overseas

Hear from past client Brad, who was based in Sydney and bought two rentals in New Zealand, in two different cities, while he was away. 

Keep your focus on the long-term

How we think about our progress defines our actions, particularly when markets are tough. Nick writes about how he keeps to a long-term view. 

What to do when you are not buying property

With credit tight, tax rules unfair, weather events happening far to often, and an election coming up, many investors are choosing to sit on the sidelines. There are still a ton of things you can do to review and improve your portfolio, make sure your structure and insurance is OK, increase your knowledge, or yes, even make a deal happen that you would otherwise have not thought to look for. 

Introduction to Commercial Property

Watch the video of Peter Ambrose's introduction to commercial property for new investors. Pete shares what investors need to pay attention to and showcases two case studies of commerical property purchases.

How to Keep Calm in Uncertain Times

Inflation, interest rates, tax policy changes, immigration news and an election year. It's all happening and this creates uncertainty and fear. Nick hosted a panel discussion with other experienced market players to discuss how to deal with the ups and downs in the property cycle. 

Commercial Property Case Study

iFindCommercial! We recently helped a new investor who had sold his business buy into two great commercial investments. In this case study we talk about the education, search and buying process we followed.

Case Study: Helping investors do the hard yards

Here are two case studies of new clients we welcomed to iRentProperty. We are ready and eager to help investors unlock value in, and upgrade, their properties, when other property management businesses say “too hard”. 

Getting hot results when selling in a cooling market

Right as the CCCFA changes were starting to bite, an investor asked us to market their 3-unit property in Rotorua. We used our investment experience to highlight the upside potential for the incoming buyer and marketed it to our exclusive database of investors, generated a good result.

Part 2: An amateur property investor's guide to navigating inflation

In part 2, we look at strategies to navigate through, and ultimately profit from inflationary periods. 

Part 1: An amateur property investor's guide to navigating inflation

Inflation is back, politicians are fighting about it, interest rates are up, the tax rules are changing, there is war in Europe and we are still in a pandemic. The headlines remind you daily that There is Lots to Worry About. How can you possibly invest through all this? Nick shares his plan.

Time to shuffle the deck?

Does your portfolio need a review and redirection? Nick Gentle looks at alternative investment scenarios and their merits.

Market Snapshot October 2021

Megan Davies highlights what the Rotorua property market looked like over the past month. 

PRETTY HOUSES ARE FOR HOME BUYERS

In this tight market look for that deal that no one else wants, the listing that’s the oldest, advises Maree Tassell.

2-Step formula to buy forever

Nick Gentle shares his two-step winning formula for continued investment success.

Case study: Property Manager brings better yield for Rotorua investor

Carrie was able to achieve a great rental return for an investor, much higher than had originally thought possible! Find out how.

Cashflow Positive Case Study in Wellington

Our Wellington expert, Pete, recently sourced and then project managed the renovation of a project in Wellington. Read more about how he found the unique deal for his clients and helped them from beginning to end to achieve their investment portfolio goals.

Dealing with change

Dean Horo explains why being a residential property investor in these times is like being a high performance athlete preparing to compete.

Dual-income in Tauranga at a discount

If you're time poor, our services just make sense. Our team has the market knowledge and experience to get you the deal you're looking for. 

Instant equity and cashflow positive

Kara talks us through a recent property purchase in Rotorua for clients of our Premium Buyers Service. The property is now rented through iRentProperty for a 5.8% yield.

Offsetting New Tax

Nick Gentle gives his top tips for investors on overcoming the Government’s recent policy changes.

Case Study: purchase from iFindProperty Hotlist

There are perks to being on our hotlist! Read about how Dean has managed to make both his client and the vendor happy.

A great deal hidden in plain sight

Our out-of-town client had a local investor working for them, which meant they picked up this great deal everybody else passed on.

No time to ‘wing it’

Even the professionals make mistakes sometimes, Maree Tassell with a cautionary tale.

From condemned to profitable turnaround

We set up a profitable turnaround deal on this condemned Tokoroa property. Read on to hear how we helped our clients.

Investing in high-LVR times

Working your investment plan around the current high LVRs.

Zoning knowledge for the win

Our agents' knowledge of zoning was the key to success in this Auckland suburb deal. Keep reading to hear how this case study played out.

A quick sale with positive cashflow

Our Tokoroa specialist, Wayne Dickson, shares how iFindProperty can assist in every step of the buying process to reach our client's goals. 

What the new announcement means for investors

The government made a significant housing announcement, in the hope to be seen to be doing more about the runaway housing market. Anthony Appleton-Tattersall explains what this might mean for investors. 

Case Study: Winning multi-offer situations

Rotorua agent Kara Niles shares her insight on how she managed to land her client a fantastic deal in a multi-offer situation 

Rotorua Market Update March 2021

Rotorua is "hot", so how does anyone get a good deal in this market? Read more...

Case Study: Moving quick in Rotorua

Moving quickly and confidently getting the deal done - that's how our agent Kara Niles handled this particular deal in the beautiful Rotorua.

What really matters when buying an investment property?

When you start to invest there are a lot of factors to consider. It is only with experience or guidance that investors understand what aspects of a purchase are crucial, what is simply logistics and what can be safely ignored or outsourced. 

How best to invest

Nick Gentle explains it’s certain traits that successful investors have, rather than strategies, that make them a success.

Land a hot deal in a hot market

It’s still possible to land a deal in this market, writes Suzanne Taylor, but there’s some key things to know before you hit the open homes. 

Taking on projects in an upward market

Looking to add a minor dwelling to increase value and achieve higher returns? Palmerston North agent, Simon Tavendale shares a recent success story. Read more... 

Palmerston North Market Update December 2020

The Manawatu region continues its upward beat achieving strong median year-on-year growth in Palmerston North. Read more...

Active Investing in 2020

Nick has purchased five times since lockdown, here he shares details of his latest investments and explains why investors shouldn’t despair.

Near enough is good enough

Finding a decent deal in the current market has many investors throwing their hands up in the air, but lost opportunities also have a cost.

Case Studies: Out of town investors in Hamilton

Want to see what some of our investors have been buying? Look no further! Ben shares a couple of recent deals in Hamilton. 

Hamilton Market Update November 2020

It really is impossible to keep up with the fast-paced Hamilton market at present unless you are immersed in it every day. In the last 12 months, Waikato median house prices rose 14.4%, and 4% in the time since lockdown here ended.