Case Studies

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...

30 May

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The HIA Affordability Index rose by 2.2 per cent in the March 2019 quarter to post the most significant improvement in affordability since September 2019.  Tim Reardon explains the results and what it means for the building industry and the boarder property community....

29 May

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Building a home on a sloping block is something that many people will totally rule out because of the perceived additional costs but some builders are encouraging homebuyers to view graded blocks as 'opportunities'.  Peter Starr explains why they can deliver in spades....

28 May

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Peter Koulizos from PIPA says his organization is looking forward to working with a Coalition Government on behalf of the property investment sector to secure vital legislation.  The election might be over but a lot needs to be done to protect consumers from spruikers....