For anyone looking to buy their first investment property, saving up for the deposit can be one of the biggest hurdles along the way. With a minimum deposit of 35% previous required for investor purchases, this can be a common roadblock preventing many from entering the market. With the Reserve Bank of New Zealand stating … Continued

In most traditional property investment scenarios, cash flow yield and capital gains are typically mutually exclusive. With these two outcomes often dictating the strategy an investor may take, it’s common for people to choose between them when deciding on their venture. It’s generally up to the individual which route is favoured and while most people … Continued

Which Auckland Property Venture is the Best Option? With the short-term accommodation industry performing so well in New Zealand, it’s the optimum time to take advantage of the return that’s on offer. Those looking to invest in property have several options available to them. These mediums of property investment provide a way to potentially see … Continued

Airbnb listings have sprung up across the country as property owners tap into New Zealand’s skyrocketing accommodation market. Demand for affordable, niche and easily-accessible lodgings has created a massive opportunity for those ready to host guests through the peer to peer platform. With tourism at all-time highs and predicted to continue growing, it’s clear that … Continued

Back in 2016, a report created by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise predicted the need for thousands of more hotel rooms in Auckland and New Zealand as a whole. With the primary focus being the year 2025, the organisation highlighted the growing rates of domestic and international tourism shown by the nightly occupancy rising from … Continued

ATPR Rates and the Airbnb Community If you’re a member of the Auckland Airbnb hosting community, you have undoubtedly heard about Auckland Council’s rate changes. With the taxes implemented from July, a large number of hosts have seen their costs skyrocket. People that rent out their property for short-term accommodation purposes more than 180 days … Continued

Earlier this year, Auckland Council made the decision to begin applying a bed tax to short-term rental accommodation providers. This charge applies to those using Airbnb and other similar platforms to generate income. The aim of this tax is to apply similar fees placed on hotels and other commercial providers, to everyone that is generating … Continued

Recently, Auckland Council voted in favour of changing the rates for short-term accommodation providers utilising online platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. These changes reflect the growing tourism industry in our largest city and the increasing demand for accommodation – particularly short-term. While these rates have been in place for a while now, they have only … Continued

The 36th America’s Cup is Coming to Auckland Auckland, the city of sails, is set to live up to its name in the next few years as the Waitemata Harbour is prepared for the upcoming America’s Cup race. Team New Zealand defending their title is predicted to attract thousands of sailing fans from around the … Continued