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    <post_id>579</post_id>
    <post_category_id>50</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Dunedin Student Investments]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[As of late, I have had conversations with many investors wanting to delve into and understand the student investment market in Dunedin, a
market they thought they would never consider because of the perceived risks.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/markets/dunedin/dunedin-student-investments/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-09 00:14:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>577</post_id>
    <post_category_id>44</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Hamilton Isn’t The Hottest Market In New Zealand, That’s Exactly Why Investors Are Buying Here]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Hamilton has never been about hype, it’s a market built on something far more valuable to long-term investors: <strong>steady demand,
consistent performance, and reliable tenants.</strong>]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/577/blueprint-paper-house.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/markets/hamilton/hamilton-isnt-the-hottest-market-in-new-zealand-thats-exactly-why-investors-are-buying-here/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-18 23:33:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>570</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[In which I dare to make an economic prediction]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The old joke goes that economists have predicted 7 of the last 5 recessions. Since I have no qualifications as an economist whatsoever,
	I thought I would throw my hat into the ring and share a couple of "reckons" on why I think we are at, and now moving
	through, the bottom. 
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/market-predictions-september-2025/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-09-22 12:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>569</post_id>
    <post_category_id>4</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Buying Student Rentals for Your Kids – Mistakes, Wins, and How to Do It Well]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Buy a student rental property for your child and turn it into a smart long-term investment. Avoid common mistakes, maximise returns, and
secure your financial future with expert tips on buying well, tax rules, and property management.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/569/Blog.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/buying-student-rentals-for-your-kids-mistakes-wins-and-how-to-do-it-well/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-08-11 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>568</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Meet our clients - and what types of deals we find for them]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[So what deals do you find? Well pull up a chair because we find a lot of very different properties for our wonderful clients, who (probably to their surprise) don't all want the same thing!]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/568/investment-checklist.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/what-properties-we-find/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-06-22 23:24:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>566</post_id>
    <post_category_id>57</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Invercargill Property Update March 2025]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Discover expert insights into Invercargill's property market, recent deals, and investment strategies tailored for savvy investors.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/566/Invercargill-2.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/markets/invercargill/invercargill-property-update/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-03-18 19:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>560</post_id>
    <post_category_id>39</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Case study: Off-Market Deal]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Last month. an experienced property investor reached out to us with a desire to sell his multi-income property privately. He was looking for
a quick, seamless transaction without the usual hassle of marketing, disrupting tenants, or vacancy. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/560/IMG_20241021_142225.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/markets/christchurch/case-study-off-market-deal/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-10-21 02:59:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>555</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Beginners Guide to Being an Accidental Landlord]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[People become landlords completely by accident sometimes. Perhaps they rented out their property after being unable to sell, or
rented for a short time away. Don't know where to start? We've got you covered. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/555/accidental-landlord.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/beginners-guide-to-being-an-accidental-landlord/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-09-25 00:52:06</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>546</post_id>
    <post_category_id>17</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank Lowers the OCR]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Last week the RBNZ lowered the OCR, finally acknowledging that the economy is in the doldrums. Nick Gentle shares his thoughts on what it
means for investors. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/546/RBNZ.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/mortgages/rbnz-lowers-ocr-reaction/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-08-19 00:11:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>543</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Case study: 8.2% GY with Room to Develop]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Learn about a deal that one of our agents liked so much that he bought it himself when client opted out. High yield, good area, and room to
build.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/case-studies/case-study-82-percent-gy-with-room-to-develop/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-08-04 21:36:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>541</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[The interest rate tide is turning]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/541/download.jpeg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/the-interest-rate-tide-is-turning/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-07-23 02:17:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>540</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Property Investment Rules are Changing]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The coalition government has continued to reset some policies that affect rental property owners. In this article I summarize recently
announced changes for interest deductibility, brightline, pets and pet bonds, 90 day no-cause tenancy termination and fixed term
tenancies. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/540/iStock-516142902-Resized.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/property-investment-rules-are-changing/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-04-17 23:41:58</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>534</post_id>
    <post_category_id>4</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[What comes next?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In the wake of the election and change of government, Nick takes an early look at what will (and what might) change. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/534/KOHAA2UUNZHONBYP7BG6RHO6DE-copy-(1).jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/what-comes-next/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-10-16 00:22:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>533</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[New Zealand 2023 Election: Policies that Impact Property Investors]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[There are a lot of policies flying around with regards to tax, building, housing, social housing etc. We have summarized the main policies from each party that impact New Zealand property investors. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/533/Screenshot-2023-09-15-at-1.27.15-PM.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/2023-election/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-09-15 01:27:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>532</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Use iFindProperty to invest from overseas]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Hear from past client Brad, who was based in Sydney and bought two rentals in New Zealand, in two different cities, while he was away. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/532/Case-Study-Investing-from-Australia.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/use-ifindproperty-to-invest-from-overseas/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-05-15 22:06:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>531</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Keep your focus on the long-term]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[How we think about our progress defines our actions, particularly when markets are tough. Nick writes about how he keeps to a long-term
view. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/531/NewMindset_sq.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/long-term-focus/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-05-01 21:52:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>530</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[What to do when you are not buying property]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[With credit tight, tax rules unfair, weather events happening far to often, and an election coming up, many investors are choosing to
	sit on the sidelines. There are still a ton of things you can do to review and improve your portfolio, make sure your structure
	and insurance is OK, increase your knowledge, or yes, even make a deal happen that you would otherwise have not thought to look for. 
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/530/iStock_000020101240Small.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/what-to-do-in-between-the-deals/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-02-23 01:19:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>529</post_id>
    <post_category_id>54</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Introduction to Commercial Property]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Watch the video of Peter Ambrose's introduction to commercial property for new investors. Pete shares what investors need to pay attention to and showcases two case studies of commerical property purchases.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/529/001.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/commercial-property/introduction-to-commercial-property/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-01-25 20:47:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>528</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[How to Keep Calm in Uncertain Times]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Inflation, interest rates, tax policy changes, immigration news and an election year. It's all happening and this creates uncertainty and
fear. Nick hosted a panel discussion with other experienced market players to discuss how to deal with the ups and downs in the property cycle. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/528/960x0.jpeg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/how-to-keep-calm-in-uncertain-times/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2022-12-13 00:02:30</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>527</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Commercial Property Case Study]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[iFindCommercial! We recently helped a new investor who had sold his business buy into two great commercial investments. In this case study
we talk about the education, search and buying process we followed.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/527/image.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/commercial-property-case-study/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2022-09-01 19:34:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>525</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Part 2: An amateur property investor's guide to navigating inflation]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In part 2, we look at strategies to navigate through, and ultimately profit from inflationary periods. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/525/2004_NavigatingTheStorm_BLG-1280x640.jpeg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/part-2-an-amateurs-guide-to-navigating-inflation/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2022-04-05 00:43:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>524</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Part 1: An amateur property investor's guide to navigating inflation]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Inflation is back, politicians are fighting about it, interest rates are up, the tax rules are changing, there is war in Europe and we are still in a pandemic. The headlines remind you daily that There is Lots to Worry About. How can you possibly invest through all
this? Nick shares his plan.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/524/airplane-sky-flight-clouds-wallpaper-preview.jpeg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/an-amateurs-guide-to-managing-inflation/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2022-03-30 17:20:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>521</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Time to shuffle the deck?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Does your portfolio need a review and redirection? Nick Gentle looks at alternative investment scenarios and their merits.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/521/Article-pics-and-Property-Photos.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/time-to-shuffle-the-deck/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2021-11-11 18:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>519</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[PRETTY HOUSES ARE FOR HOME BUYERS]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In this tight market look for that deal that no one else wants, the listing that’s the oldest, advises Maree Tassell.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/519/Article-pics-(23).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/about-property-investment/pretty-houses-are-for-home-buyers/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2021-10-03 19:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>518</post_id>
    <post_category_id>15</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[2-Step formula to buy forever]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Nick Gentle shares his two-step winning formula for continued investment success.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/media/website_posts/518/Article-pics-(22).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ifindproperty.co.nz/resources/blog/investment-strategy/2-step-formula-to-buy-forever/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2021-09-14 20:30:00</post_date>
  </posts>
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