Compulsory insulation requirements landlords need to be aware of

October 1, 2017

There has been a lot of media interest in landlords providing warm and dry homes to tenants added to recently by policy announcements in this election season. On 31st May 2016, Parliament unanimously passed the Residential Tenancy Amendment bill that addressed smoke alarms and insulation. Smoke Alarms The requirement for smoke alarms came into effect…

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Expand your portfolio by investing in Residential Syndication

October 1, 2017

Point’s sister company Erskine + Owen, New Zealand’s first Buyers Agent, recently launched its residential syndication program. Residential Syndication provides a new path way for investors to expand their property portfolio. Today’s market has multiple challenges for property investors, LVR restrictions and the general tightening of retail bank lending requirements have in some instances made direct…

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Keep warm with lower bills this winter

May 2, 2017

Winter means chilly evenings and big electricity bills, right? Not necessarily. There are loads of smart ways to stay warm and cosy, while making sure you’re not stung by a huge bill at the end of the month. Here are some top tips for winter to help you stay healthy and comfortable, cost-effectively. Stay dry.…

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