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May 15, 2025
The power of leverage
Here is a simplified example to illustrate how leveraging borrowed money for an investment property can potentially increase your yield compared to a simple bank deposit. We'll look at a 5-year timefr
May 15, 2025
How have property values changed in Kerikeri?
Here's the median house price information for Kerikeri and surrounds for years indicated: 2000: Approximately NZD $203,000 2010: Approximately NZD $375,000 2020: Approximately NZ
May 15, 2025
Commercial Property Investment
As we move through 2025, the commercial property market is responding to evolving economic conditions, particularly shifts in interest rates. While higher rates present challenges, they also unlock op
May 15, 2025
Market Update May 2025
The Kerikeri property market remains lively, with sales volumes up around 20% compared to last year. The average days to sell have increased to over 120 days, reflecting thoughtful buyer patience. Buy
May 14, 2025
Property Pathways
Are you ready to take the next step in your property journey? Join us for an exclusive Open Home Day tailored for first home buyers and investors! What are we doing? The REAL team is pre
Mar 16, 2025
Kerikeri in Bloom Competition
Kerikeri in Bloom Competition for Children 14 and Under Congratulations Winners!!! The correct answer to the competition question "How many hanging baskets did Real Sponsor? " Was
Feb 13, 2025
Deductible Property Maintenance
As property investors begin to enter the market again, it is timely to look at the deductibility rules on repairs to a property. The tax rules say that eligible repairs are deductible where there i
Feb 13, 2025
Market Update February 2025
In 2024, Kerikeri's housing market improved, with around 10% more homes selling compared to 2023. However, many homes are selling for less than their official value, and prices have dropped by about 1