Scott Bentley 17/10/2019 10:10am
It’s good news if you want to buy your first home with a friend or family member. From 1 October, you and your prospective co-owner can apply for a HomeStart grant of up to $10,000.
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Scott Bentley 17/10/2019 10:10am
When you have one or more investment properties, it could be worthwhile enlisting the help of a property manager. A property manager can take over the day-to-day management of your properties.
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Scott Bentley 10/10/2019 1:13pm
The beginning of August saw the Reserve Bank of New Zealand drop the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 1 percent. On 25 September, it held at that rate but the commentators are saying another cut could be in the offing. If you rely on bank term deposits for your income, this is not good news.
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Scott Bentley 20/09/2019 11:11am
Preparing to sell your home can involve more than simply choosing your agent and tidying up. Taking time to step into prospective buyers' shoes and looking at your property from their perspective, well in advance can pay off. You might be thinking about some renovations. Focusing on what's important when there's limited money and time, is essential.
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Scott Bentley 20/09/2019 10:10am
Air BnB, Bookabach and other types of short-term rentals are gaining in popularity for people seeking to get better returns on their property investments.
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Scott Bentley 18/09/2019 1:13pm
Avoid the most common renovations that actually cost you money...
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Scott Bentley 23/08/2019 12:00am
Knowing when to buy and sell can make a substantial difference to your bottom line.
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Scott Bentley 5/08/2019 7:07am
Some prospective sellers might think buyers are put off by winter's chill and think selling in summer could be a better option. But think again. Winter and early spring can be just the right time to sell, because that's when buyers can see properties, warts and all, and it's actually a seller's time to shine.
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