Heating…Does it make a difference to vacancy rates?… by Vesna Wells, Oxygen

I spent time with an investor with a portfolio of 30 odd properties yesterday who asked me the question, does heating really make that much of a difference to vacancy rates?  Let’s explore what does seem to make a difference to vacancy rates in rental properties

Landlords obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2010 (RTAA 2010) has made significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.  These provisions have      been in force for more than a year now.  Having someone who doesn’t know the Residential Tenancies Act or the RTAA changes is a risky business for landlords.  It is simply not worth the [...]

Investor activity strong in Hutt Valley, muted nationwide

Original article taken from Landlords.co.nz Investor demand is strong in the Hutt Valley and Wellington but nationwide investors are “sitting on their hands.” The latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey of real estate agents found the housing market is improving but with a small ease in the strength of some indicators in comparison with recent months.

iPhone rental app proves popular home and away

Original article taken from Landlords.co.nz In the space of one month 27,000 people have downloaded Realestate.co.nz’s upgraded iPhone app which allows users to search for rental property. Chief executive Alistair Helm said the amount of people who have downloaded the app – plus the 40,000 downloads of the original version – demonstrates its popularity among [...]

Powerful small renovations…

Vesna Wells - Chief Executive, Oxygen Property www.oxygen.co.nz One of my own investment homes was pretty tired.  I had only been there once since I bought it in June last year largely because we didn’t want to disturb the current tenant who indeed was a very good tenant. When she decided to move out, I liaised [...]

The power of the new Act…

Vesna Wells - General Manager Oxygen Property www.oxygen.co.nz A buyer who was (and still is) keen to purchase in a “pet friendly” body corporate walked away from a sale and purchase of an apartment in Wellington last week. The property had everything that the buyer was looking for including the ability to have a pet but [...]

Opportunity in the turmoil

John Ross – Executive Director www.oxygen.co.nz Sometimes we are so used to what we have in our own country that we tend to take it for granted.  The Rugby World Cup will bring tens of thousands of visitors to our Pacific islands and further showcase our country to tens of millions more around the world [...]

Researching your property management company

Vesna Wells - General Manager Oxygen Property www.oxygen.co.nz Your investment is an important part of your livelihood and choosing the right property management company to work along-side you to maximize your return and help you focus on the big picture of growth is vital.  Here are some considerations when choosing a property management company…  

Do your homework!

Do your homework! It’s probably been a while since we’ve heard these three words, and chances are many of us happily assumed we’d never hear those words again. But just as not doing your homework at school could get you into some hot water, the same can be said about not doing your homework when [...]

Unit Titles Act 2010 changes

John Ross – Executive Director www.oxygen.co.nz On June 20 a major revamp for body corporate rules came into effect in the form of the Unit Titles Act 2010. The new Act places greater responsibility and obligations on owners and committees than ever before.

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