APIA Blog

{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors

29-May-2020

Alastair Moore: Bigger isn't always better

Sometimes, bigger is not always better. There has been a noticeable trend of late, with customers looking to build as many homes on their available space as possible, without being aware of the potential tax implications, extended timeframes and lending restrictions which significantly increase the level of risk especially when the post-COVID market is already rife with warinesses. C... read more

The Renovation Team: Renovation during COVID-19

Some would say that with the challenges we face, comes creativity, and unknown situations can bring blessings. This is the story of The Renovation Team under Lockdown. In the past couple of months, we have faced the COVID-19 Pandemic which had a huge impact on the Real Estate arena. This includes home renovations, home sales, home purchases, residential and commercial development projects.... read more

Must know

19-May-2020

COVID-19 termination rules recap & a reminder for would-be vendors

As investors grapple with the economic effects of COVID-19, some may consider deleveraging by selling off a few under-performing properties. If these properties have tenants in situ then it is advisable for would-be vendors to be well aware of the new tenancy termination rules and plan well in advance. Tenancy termination during COVID-19 We specifically refer to the rules und... read more

Guest blog

11-May-2020

Ryan Smuts: Understanding serviceability

I get asked about bank servicing criteria all the time. Comes with the territory I suppose. The cautiousness I totally get. Imagine putting in all the hard work to get prepped up as the ‘ideal borrower’ only to find that the banks are looking at something else entirely different! Say you are after a home loan. You take your living expenses away from your net income to work out your mont... read more

Steve Hegh: Tips for Getting a Healthy Homes Assessment of Your Rental Property

It’s time to make sure your rental properties are up to the Healthy Homes Standards. There were rumours that the Healthy Homes deadlines might be changed, but that hasn’t happened. So, the deadline is still 1 July for including a statement of your property’s current level of compliance with the Healthy Homes Standards in any new, renewed or varied tenancy agreement. The... read more

Case study

05-May-2020

Kevin Smith: Subdivision + second dwelling

Project Description When developing properties our customers come to us with a variety of wants, needs and goals. When investigating properties for development there is not one way to develop or a cookie cutter approach. We look at what your situation is and how we can then maximise the property to meet your long-term goals. In this scenario, the customer came to us wanting to bu... read more

Tags

Guest blog RTAA 2019 productivity landlord maintenance Investment tip ventilation first home buying inspection termination sublease rental market anz cash-flow ring-fencing sale and purchase warren buffett warm up new zealand development income shower dome tenancy services buying rules property maintenance parry v inglis DTI Case study khh unitary plan mortgage ird data security bond form heater asbestos lvr holiday house television Gluckman Must know winz education return rental wof structure tenancy tribunal p lab market rent Must knows HSWA market clnz auckland interest only tax RBNZ advice wins wealth creation recycling equity Level 4 HHGA property management bad tenant minor dwelling Tribunal case study negotiation rent increase building Jeff Bezos banking scotney williams renovation boarding house cat capital gain property cycle property business bond insurance reserve bank Editor's Choice Property (Relationships) Act election 2017 financial advisers act property value sale and purchas relationship principal and interest meth contamination letting fee How to Sponsored post rta legal rent arrears Investor story letting worksafe rent robert kiyosaki Standards New Zealand Holler airbnb interest rates trust initio nzpif Kris Pedersen Mortgages and Insurance twg report insulation damage rta reform TCIT ask an expert privacy housing bubble skill shortage personal growth Landlording watercare HHS Question and answer tenant CCC cgt equity investment strategy smoke alarm trespass Q&A mindset tenancy issues debt enforcement off the plan Market report housing affordability trademe finance meth government beginner investor positive cash flow covid-19 management investor fixed-term tenancy heating LIM water bill auckland council CoreLogic partners speculator ocr house prices buying gluckman report short-term rental extractor fan subdivision buyer's agent

Login

Not a member?