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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

‘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 […]

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 […]

Getting together with like-minded people stimulates ideas, creativity, projects, and even partnerships leading to successful ventures, such as in property investment. Canterbury Property Investors Association (CPIA) was the first of its kind, established in New Zealand in 1971.  An independent property investing hub, the CPIA was set up to promote and represent the […]

Christchurch’s property market is buzzing with activity. Nathan Miglani from NZ Mortgages shares his insights. The office at NZ Mortgages is seeing the pre-winter rush with interest rates coming down and housing prices set to rise, Nathan says. As a result, people are acting now, particularly first-time homebuyers. With quality properties selling for […]

With tax relief on the way, investors welcome the upcoming changes to the bright-line property rules. With tax relief on the way, investors welcome the upcoming changes to the bright-line property rules. Relief is on the way for many property owners come 1 July 2024. The current bright-line tax rules are being significantly […]

There has been some positive news over the recent weeks for home buyers. Banks ontinue to bring better offers to the table and lower their interest rates. We’ve seen some special rates dip into the 5.9% range, with other offers in the mid to low 6% looking especially appealing compared to where the […]