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This month I am interviewing Dean Horo, an investor from Dunedin & Invercargill who has quietly built up an impressive portfolio and enjoys helping others do the same. 


Last month. an experienced property investor reached out to us with a desire to sell his multi-income property privately. He was looking for a quick, seamless transaction without the usual hassle of marketing, disrupting tenants, or vacancy. 


For investors seeking both long-term capital growth and short-term rental yields, Christchurch is the city to watch. This article explores why Christchurch should be at the top of your list for property investment, especially when considering student accommodation as a lucrative option.


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.


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.


Ask any buyer or sellers agents who live and work in Dunedin or follow any of the abundance of real estate company/mortgage brokers blogs and webinars on the Dunedin property market and you will see a consistent commentary - "not enough stock", record prices, record rent levels, rental yields down, investors missing out on sales, the list goes on.


A Wellington based client knew a deal when he saw it. He put his trust in the iFindProperty team and as a result, secured a fantastic property that could have sold a dozen times over. 


Like most of the country, Whangarei is experiencing a low number of properties listed for sale and a high number of active purchasers. The stats I have seen do not give any hope that this is going to change in the short term.


In 2019 Chris Sim worked with Ricky and Alana on a property purchase that soon turned into an adventure and required faith in the process. Our clients stuck with it and have been very well rewarded.