Author: Kevin Turner

07 Jun

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We’re back with Kieran Clair and Kevin Turner as they discuss interesting property stories for this week, but this time, we are also joined by Naomi Findlay of the Reno Show. Our first story is about a mud-house that has been in production for five years....

05 Jun

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The superhero concept is powerful. The idea of larger-than-life people defending us from evil and villainy is essentially the modern equivalent of fairy tales. And it’s not about being brilliant at everything, but about having that one skill, that superpower than inspires others. And today, we’re in a...

05 Jun

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Although it’s not law yet, New Zealand’s ring-fence tax for rental property losses is likely to be approved and, when that happens, will apply to the current tax year.  That’s right – it will be retrospective.  We talk to Kelvin Davidson about its likely impact...

04 Jun

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Independent research shows half of all renters believe they will never be able to afford to buy a home, even though over 90 percent of renters would like to.   But Graham Wolfe from the HIA says they can now be more optimistic.  Will they respond?...

03 Jun

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Leading up to the Federal Election Doug Driscoll, Starr Partners CEO, said the Coalition government’s  announcement of a $500 million plan to back first home buyers was a desperate last-ditch attempt to garner support in the lead up to the election.   We ask him if...

02 Jun

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Over the three months, the median time on market for a dwelling nationally was 60 days. We report that the typical selling time has risen significantly - up from 35 days at the same time a year ago. What has caused the rise and is...