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In a move directed at delivering better information on real estate issues to prospective immigrants to New Zealand, First National this month announced an exclusive relationship with the highly-regarded migrant site move2nz.com “Mike and Tammy Bell, founded the site following challenging time gathering information on this country and especially specifics on our real estate processes […]

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Finance Minister, Bill English, turned more than a few heads recently with comments made in advance of the 20th May Budget. In short, he flew the flag that there will be tax cuts across the board but an increase to 15% on GST. The Minister noted that any tax switch involving cutting personal taxes across […]

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Over the year’s two old favourite wives-tales – that winter is a bad time to build a home or sell a home – have been proved fallible at least, false at best. And here’s why. Simply put, the more people who listen to that type of advice mean that if you do choose to sell […]

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After reductions in new homes being built over the past couple of years, a stable inward drift of immigrants and fewer Kiwis departing overseas, there is likely to be real pressure on rental stock this year and into 2011. Additionally, the threatened tax increases on some investment property income has seen some investors down sell. […]

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If you sell, buy or list a rental property through First National, here’s something to warm you as winter arrives! We are about to launch our Club FN card which will see holders qualify for savings across a range of products and services, presently revolving around electronics, appliances, banking and insurance but shortly to deliver […]

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A quick coat of paint will help refresh any property, whether it is for sale or up for rent. And don’t struggle over choosing just what colours are “in” and whether or no wallpaper is best. Just call your local paint supplier and ask their colour consultant to come and help you in the process. […]

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Yes, it’s been a very quiet time for rural property transactions these past few months but with the leveling of dairy payouts along with a lift in meat and wool income projections, we are seeing more interest in farm purchases again. Finance remains a challenge, but increasingly we are seeing strong business plans convincing the […]

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Oh the angst this question causes! Do I Auction, take the Tender pathway or sell through a priced offer programme? To be frank, there is no single and simple answer to that question. You see, every property, suburb and marketplace differs markedly as do the needs of the seller. So, before making any decisions, let’s […]

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Well, the messages have been flying around since late last year that some property investors may incur additional costs…or removal of write-offs, in the budget next month. What this means for rental income is a focus of much debate but one thing remains a truism; there will be an ongoing need of good rental properties […]

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