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Welcome to REDnews, Westpac New Zealand's source for insights, opinions and helpful stories on topics such as property, business, personal finance and community initiatives.
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Auction, tender or deadline sale: How to get the best price for your house
In 2020, only 17% of new listings in New Zealand were listed as auctions.
Airbnb vs long-term rental: What’s the best rental yield for your investment property?
There are 29,000 homes in the Airbnb market in New Zealand.
How to stop condensation – treat the cause, not the symptoms
Dry homes needs high insulation levels, high-performance window frame and ventilation.
Apartments vs Units: How 20 years of capital gains stack up
Not all apartments and units are equal in terms of capital gains and rental yields.
More than 50% of building consents are now for apartment-style housing
The new figures are indicative of the changing residential landscape across New Zealand.
Extensions: Add a level or extend underneath?
The cheapest way to get more space is horizontally, if you have enough room on your section and local restrictions allow it.
Landscaping on a budget
Improve your garden for $500, $5,000 or $50,000 to revitalise the look of your property.
The 7 top renovation mistakes
When they go wrong, renovations can be enormously stressful, costly and time-consuming.
Opinion: Uncertainty rules housing market
Government initiatives to curb the rise in residential house prices has created massive uncertainty.
Opinion: No change is the likely current outlook for housing
Most economists are in agreement that house prices will continue to rise.
Low interest rates more influential on house prices than supply or migration
House prices are still set to boom in 2021.
How to decide on a property manager for your rental
As a property investor you have two options - manage your own rental or hire a manager.