Property Investment Articles

Cashflow Positive Case Study in Wellington

Our Wellington expert, Pete, recently sourced and then project managed the renovation of a project in Wellington. Read more about how he found the unique deal for his clients and helped them from beginning to end to achieve their investment portfolio goals.

Dealing with change

Dean Horo explains why being a residential property investor in these times is like being a high performance athlete preparing to compete.

Dual-income in Tauranga at a discount

If you're time poor, our services just make sense. Our team has the market knowledge and experience to get you the deal you're looking for. 

Instant equity and cashflow positive

Kara talks us through a recent property purchase in Rotorua for clients of our Premium Buyers Service. The property is now rented through iRentProperty for a 5.8% yield.

Offsetting New Tax

Nick Gentle gives his top tips for investors on overcoming the Government’s recent policy changes.

Case Study: purchase from iFindProperty Hotlist

There are perks to being on our hotlist! Read about how Dean has managed to make both his client and the vendor happy.

A great deal hidden in plain sight

Our out-of-town client had a local investor working for them, which meant they picked up this great deal everybody else passed on.

No time to ‘wing it’

Even the professionals make mistakes sometimes, Maree Tassell with a cautionary tale.

From condemned to profitable turnaround

We set up a profitable turnaround deal on this condemned Tokoroa property. Read on to hear how we helped our clients.

Investing in high-LVR times

Working your investment plan around the current high LVRs.

Zoning knowledge for the win

Our agents' knowledge of zoning was the key to success in this Auckland suburb deal. Keep reading to hear how this case study played out.

A quick sale with positive cashflow

Our Tokoroa specialist, Wayne Dickson, shares how iFindProperty can assist in every step of the buying process to reach our client's goals. 

What the new announcement means for investors

The government made a significant housing announcement, in the hope to be seen to be doing more about the runaway housing market. Anthony Appleton-Tattersall explains what this might mean for investors. 

Case Study: Winning multi-offer situations

Rotorua agent Kara Niles shares her insight on how she managed to land her client a fantastic deal in a multi-offer situation 

Rotorua Market Update March 2021

Rotorua is "hot", so how does anyone get a good deal in this market? Read more...

Case Study: Moving quick in Rotorua

Moving quickly and confidently getting the deal done - that's how our agent Kara Niles handled this particular deal in the beautiful Rotorua.

What really matters when buying an investment property?

When you start to invest there are a lot of factors to consider. It is only with experience or guidance that investors understand what aspects of a purchase are crucial, what is simply logistics and what can be safely ignored or outsourced. 

How best to invest

Nick Gentle explains it’s certain traits that successful investors have, rather than strategies, that make them a success.

Land a hot deal in a hot market

It’s still possible to land a deal in this market, writes Suzanne Taylor, but there’s some key things to know before you hit the open homes. 

Taking on projects in an upward market

Looking to add a minor dwelling to increase value and achieve higher returns? Palmerston North agent, Simon Tavendale shares a recent success story. Read more... 

Palmerston North Market Update December 2020

The Manawatu region continues its upward beat achieving strong median year-on-year growth in Palmerston North. Read more...

Active Investing in 2020

Nick has purchased five times since lockdown, here he shares details of his latest investments and explains why investors shouldn’t despair.

Near enough is good enough

Finding a decent deal in the current market has many investors throwing their hands up in the air, but lost opportunities also have a cost.

Case Studies: Out of town investors in Hamilton

Want to see what some of our investors have been buying? Look no further! Ben shares a couple of recent deals in Hamilton. 

Hamilton Market Update November 2020

It really is impossible to keep up with the fast-paced Hamilton market at present unless you are immersed in it every day. In the last 12 months, Waikato median house prices rose 14.4%, and 4% in the time since lockdown here ended.

Use Technology to Find Your Tenants

Do you utilise technology to maximise the value of your investment portfolio? If not, why not?

Dunedin Market Update October 2020

Ask any buyer or sellers agents who live and work in Dunedin or follow any of the abundance of real estate company/mortgage brokers blogs and webinars on the Dunedin property market and you will see a consistent commentary - "not enough stock", record prices, record rent levels, rental yields down, investors missing out on sales, the list goes on.

Post Covid-19: What to believe

Contradictory messages about the market are rife, but investors should stick to the basics.

Tauranga Market Update October 2020

After a few weeks of uncertainty and poor activity levels immediately after Lockdown 1, Tauranga auction rooms are once again a hive of activity. 

Case Study: Welcome Bay

A Wellington based client knew a deal when he saw it. He put his trust in the iFindProperty team and as a result, secured a fantastic property that could have sold a dozen times over. 

Don't let a little maintenance stop you

A lot of people shy away from property investment because they are afraid of future maintenance items. All that stuff can be outsourced! Don't let replacing some carpet in 5 years talk you out of the right financial decision.

Social Housing Opportunity

Following the changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, social housing providers are about to become a big deal. 

Certain strategies for uncertain times

A downturn in the market presents many opportunities for investors willing to take the risk.

Whangarei Market Update August 2020

Like most of the country, Whangarei is experiencing a low number of properties listed for sale and a high number of active purchasers. The stats I have seen do not give any hope that this is going to change in the short term.

12 Tips for New Investors

I spoke with the local news about property and they asked for some tips for new investors. Here is a list of twelve strategic ideas that will help you to start with the right mindset and team.

Case Study: Hard work gets the yields

In 2019 Chris Sim worked with Ricky and Alana on a property purchase that soon turned into an adventure and required faith in the process. Our clients stuck with it and have been very well rewarded. 

How to Generate Passive Income and Retire Early with Property

Over time, property investors can build up high levels of passive income and become "financially free". This article teaches how to visualise an early retirement and plan the property portfolio you need to achieve it.

Tony Alexander's Analysis on Covid-19

Independent economist Tony Alexander has been publishing some excellent content on the Covid-19 crisis and the likely impact on New Zealand's job and housing markets. 

How to invest in New Zealand from Overseas

These days it is possible to invest in property from anywhere in the world, using modern communication tools and people on the ground to help you build your wealth in New Zealand while you are away. Here is how...

Covid-19 Update + Wellington Focus

Nick, Peter and Suzanne hopped on a Webinar to discuss recent happenings with property and Covid-19 as the country prepares to exit level 4. We then dove into the Wellington market and look forward to see what life holds for the capital.

Cashflow and Cash during a Crisis

During a crisis the book as I see it is hold onto your assets and acquire more as you can, while sticking to rues and maintaining some flexibility. As a property investor it is about access to cash in the immediate term to handle a painful vacancy or job loss, while med/long term good cashflow is critical.

Covid-19 Update April 5

A summary of the rule changes that have arisen in response to Covid-19 and resources being made available to investors and borrowers. 

Benefit of the Covid-19 Response Act to investors

There is an important benefit to investors tucked away in the Covid-19 Response Act, that changes what level of certain expenditure items are capital vs expenditure. 

Property Investment in a Crisis

On April 6 I spoke with other experienced investors about their reaction to the unfolding Covid-19 crisis. The speakers on this call have invested through past downturns and offer invaluable experience. 

Resources and information links regarding the Covid-19 crisis and lockdown

This post will be an evolving list of resources and links for homeowners, renters and landlords during the Covid-19 crisis. 

Rotorua from the property trenches: Covid-19 edition

The recent escalation of COVID-19 is having a profound effect on the tourism industry in Rotorua as well as around the country. The increasingly imminent shutdown of most hospitality businesses in New Zealand means will be the loss of many hundreds of thousands of jobs in the short term.

I’m sure there will be two groups of investors out there; one will be excited the other terrified and worried.

Explanation of the RTA Amendment Bill

This article breaks down the RTA amendment bill. It contains links to an interview between Nick and the manager of APIA and some other good resources that explaon the bill and what you can do. Submissions close March 25.

Auckland Market Update March 2020

House prices on the move. Low interest rates appealing for all property buyers. Strategies on increasing cashflow and or building equity.

Whangarei Market Update - March 2020

Northland is NZ's fastest growing region. Businesses are being attracted North. The construction industry is busy and rents are continuing to climb.

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