Expert rental service & support: Rent Wise Property Management

Renting has many unwanted twists and turns for owners and tenants alike, which is why it’s essential to have an expert property manager. REINZ accredited, Shona Saunders has been working in the rental field for more than 10 years, through her company Rent Wise Property Management. “We [Shona and husband Michael Brookland] are dedicated to […]

Solving your property problems: vUrbs

Building, developing urban and rural subdivisions, and even renovating properties usually involves planning and resource consents, and sometimes problems arise. To avoid sticky situations, or find suitable solutions, it helps to have experts on the job. Experts such as the professional team at vUrbs Planning Services, who work with government and private sector clients, offering […]

Property analysis

Canterbury is one of only two regions nationally, where women and men own equal percentages of properties, according to a new report. Released on International Women’s Day (8 March), CoreLogic’s 2024 Women & Property report found that nationally female-only real estate investors significantly lag their male counterparts in fast-tracking wealth creation through property. Analysis of […]

Improving efficiency

Digital experiences to meet the needs of a hybrid workplace hinge on doing things automatically, and at scale. In today’s business environment, the digital transformation imperative is embrace automation today, or go out of business tomorrow. In other words, automation is critical to success in the modern world, and those who don’t take advantage of […]

Playing it safe: Commonwealth Vault

When thinking about keeping valuables safe, people often believe that locking them in a safe at home is the ideal security solution. It’s that kind of erroneous thinking that allows today’s opportunistic burglars to enjoy the spoils of their crime sprees. As the value and price of gold and silver sit at an all-time high, […]

People + Performance: Luke Piper EBI Business Improvement Specialists

A million dollar question is how can you get someone to work with an owner’s mindset? Business owners dream of having the people that work, think, and act like them, an owner. The more this doesn’t happen, and the more staff are pushed to achieve it, it remains just that, a ‘dream’. The business can […]

The ever-evolving rental property landscape: Rentworks

The rental market in Christchurch is changing — and so are the laws. There is a lot to think about and understand before turning to the question of how these changes affect your own property investment. Navigating the jargon, determining the reasoning behind the changes, and ensuring you’re upholding the new laws is a big […]

Here to help you: Nathan Miglani NZ Mortgages

In the constantly changing landscape of real estate in New Zealand, the first quarter of 2024 is off to a busy start. The $750k to $1.2m bracket is particularly active currently, with plenty of families looking to sell and buy again to upgrade their properties. For properties below $750k, first home buyers are active and […]

Blog: Well, 2024 is truly underway – Nathan Miglani

Over the past month and a bit back in our office, the real estate market has surprised us all with an unexpected surge of optimism. There has been a whirlwind of activity, with a significant number of individuals selling, buying, and aiming to upgrade their properties. First-time homebuyers are also starting the year on a […]

Taking flight

The opening of Christchurch’s Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre at Kaitorete in early February is another step in Christchurch’s ambition to be the flourishing centre of New Zealand’s aerospace industry. Having a local testing, flight and launch facility will massively accelerate this fast-growing sector in Ōtautahi and Aotearoa, especially for the several local companies who aspire […]