Despite upcoming changes in tax rules impacting interest deductibility, investors are re-entering the real estate market. Tony Alexander explains more in this article.
The outlook for residential property investors has improved quite substantially over the past few weeks.. Tony Alexander explains more in this article.
Recovery is underway in residential real estate markets around New Zealand, driven by a large number of forces. Tony Alexander provides a look into how migration is offsetting economic deterioration.
Under the Roof: The people behind the property is an interview series that aims to get to know the wonderful people behind Barfoot & Thompson. To kick things off, we chat to Lani Allard, our 2022 Rising Star of the Year and Residential/Lifestyle Salesperson at Waimauku branch, in this special International Women's Day edition.
Tony Alexander explains that the downward leg of the housing cycle - which started in the second half of 2021 - has come to an end. Using data from REINZ, we see that it is mainly first-home buyers that are driving the shift.
Tony Alexander explains there are a great number of interesting things happening with regard to the residential real estate market in Auckland and most of them fall on the positive side for turnover and prices - though not necessarily for the next few months.
Over 64% of Kiwis own a pet, however, rental properties that are pet-friendly can be hard to come by. We review which regions of Auckland have the highest percentage of pet-friendly rentals and what this means for rent prices.