New director at Te Pae Christchurch
Large venues and infrastructure expert, Troy Williams has joined Te Pae Christchurch from his former role as Asset and Compliance Manager for Dunedin Venues Management. Troy Williams started his new role on 1 July 2024, joining the organisation’s executive team as Director of Building Services. He was previously responsible for asset management, sustainability and safety […]
Home lending advice: Mylend
Whether it is your first home or your fourth, it’s your money, your home, and your needs that should be considered. I will help you find out if what the bank is offering is right for you, or whether something else would work better. We are working with clients to help them budget and understand […]
5 Major Changes that will affect the New Zealand Property Market: NZ Mortgages
2024 is a crucial year for the property market here in NZ. With May bringing a lot of announcements from the Government and the Reserve Bank, here are the NZ Mortgages’ top 5 changes to keep an eye on. It’s been a busy end to the month of May for the NZ property and economic […]
Beware of solicitor approval clauses: White Fox & Jones
There are risks in relying on solicitor approval clauses, it is essential to get legal advice early. A“solicitor’s approval” clause has become commonplace in property contracts, but the actual nature of the clause is not widely understood. It’s not an “escape” clause. An approval clause typically has restrictions on what aspects of the contract can […]
Time to buy and sell property: Lin Ma
While many people believe winter is not the best time for marketing properties, Lin Ma has a different viewpoint that is well worth considering. “Yes, spring is a beautiful time to show off a garden, but there is nothing nicer than seeing a crackling fire in a wood burner on a cold wintry day. That […]
Fashion a trillion dollar industry by 2027
The global fashion industry is predicted to grow by almost 40% in the next three years. After seeing a massive $80 billion revenue drop in the past two years, driven by the inflation-caused cut in consumer spending, British-based analysts Stocklytics says it will become an international trillion-dollar industry by 2027. Recent data shows people globally […]
Changes affect property investors: NZ Mortgages
The New Zealand property market is witnessing significant changes that will directly impact property investors. First, the bright-line test period will be reduced from 10 years to two years on 2 July. For investors, this is a game-changer, allowing greater flexibility and potentially higher returns on investment properties. This is expected to increase the number […]
Property values up in Canterbury
Canterbury is one of four New Zealand regions to buck the national trend and see property values rise during the last quarter. Nationally, the country has just recorded its first quarterly home value reduction since July last year, albeit a modest one. The latest QV House Price Index shows home values decreased by an average […]
Survive and thrive: EBI Business Improvement Specialists
‘Inflation,’ I’m sick of hearing the word! However, as people tighten their belts, many small businesses are finding it tough. How do you weather the storm and thrive? Inflation,’ I’m sick of hearing the word! However, as people tighten their belts, many small businesses are finding it tough. How do you weather the storm and […]
Working for you: Rentworks
Whether a rental property owner or someone seeking to rent, it pays to have a trusted property manager looking after your interests. Steve Hawker and Brent Manderson not only solely manage one of Christchurch’s largest independent property portfolios, they also keep well-informed of government regulations and rental market trends. Rentworks Property Management delivers a premium […]
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