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Guest writer Abhi Jagwani Accountant and owner First Class accounts From the 2019-20 income year onward, new rules apply to deductions claimed for residential properties. Residential property deductions will now be ring-fenced, meaning that they can only be used to offset income from residential property. The legislation requires taxpayers to determine whether they hold their […]

Normally I would get maybe one query about vendor finance every couple of years but I have had two queries about vendor finance in the last few weeks. This is probably a reflection of the fact that the property market is more of a buyer’s market. So what is vendor finance and is it good

Since the start of this year there has been a new standard form agreement for sale and purchase in use for buying and selling property. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, here are 5 tips to give you an advantage in your property transactions. 1. Finance Condition The finance condition in the new

Covid-19 Advertising and viewings during Alert Level 3 Under Alert Level Three, you can now start showing prospective tenants through your property again however there are still restrictions.  Read on to find out what you can and can’t do during Alert Level 3. COVID-19: Advertising your property during Alert Level 3 lockdown It is recommended

Taking Photos Whether you are aware of it or not, we always leave the house with a camera in hand. But, one side effect to always having a camera handy on our smartphone doesn’t necessarily mean we know the smartest way to use it. We at Renthub view hundreds of listings, so we know what

With the government’s announcement that New Zealand will move to Alert Level 3 lockdown from Tuesday 28 April there is conflicting advice as to whether we are able to show potential tenants through properties. The REINZ has been working with Industry Leaders and have presented material to the Real Estate Authority (REA), Ministry of Business

What will it really cost YOU? By Sue Howe, Mortgage Supply Co Ltd What is a mortgage holiday? Homeowners struggling financially as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown can now apply to their bank for a six-month mortgage holiday.  This means you can put your mortgage payments on hold for 6 months. While you are taking

There has been quite a lot of confusion about what tenants can and can’t do during alert level 4 lockdown and we want to ensure that all tenants have the answers they need to any questions they have about their tenancy during the Covid-19 crisis. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions tenants

Navigating your way through Covid-19 We can imagine there have been many unanswered questions around Covid-19 and where we go from here? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions regarding renters and owners and what you can and can’t do during this time.  COVID-19 Freeze on rent increases The government has announced a freeze

Navigating your way through Covid-19 We understand that as a landlord you can’t just stop paying your mortgage, insurance, rates and other expenses that are needed to run the property  So what do you do when your tenant calls to say they aren’t able to pay the rent? Be prepared: Winging it and making decisions as