Elf on the Shelf Fun
Have you heard of Elf on the Shelf (EotS)? Have you got an Elf on the Shelf? I do… er, um, I mean my kids do! ‘Cos it’s all about the kids, truly! So for [...]
7 Tips for tenanting your property!
Preparing to rent out your property? Here are 7 invaluable tips to help you make sure you select the right tenants; your property is well looked after; and you maximise your return on investment.
“At long last!” Say the First Home Buyers
There's nothing like a special government announcement of a Sunday that has a direct impact on your own profession or industry on the following Monday.
Its not all about Meth
There has been so much in the media in recent months that it seems that people have forgotten about other drugs. There is no doubt that there should be a zero tolerance in regards to all drugs- and that drug use should be clearly stated as a breach in your tenancy agreement.
There are alternatives to banks!
And they are not bound by Reserve Bank rules! The 20% deposit for buying a home and 40% for investment properties are rules that only the major trading banks are obliged to follow.
Top tips for first home buyers
Buying your first home is a very exciting milestone, but it can also seem like a very daunting process. While trying to find the right property can feel a bit like trying to win the lottery, there are a few things you can do to make the process a bit easier. Here are our top tips for first home buyers;
Is it harder now than it was before?
I was watching Nigel Latta's first instalment in his series called XXXXX. He spoke with Baby Boomer retirees. One of them in particular mentioned that he didn't think it was any harder for first home buyers now than it was in his day.
Work/Life Balance: the ongoing challenge!
With the imminent arrival of my second daughter, I’ve been thinking about work-life balance a lot more recently. Being a 21st century kind of chap, I did a quick google search of “work life balance NZ” which yielded over 81 million results.
The Curry Taster
"Recently I was honoured to be selected as a judge at a curry cook‑off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions to the beer wagon when the call came.
Top five reasons why I can’t be happy
Whenever I ask my clients why they can’t be happy I tend to get the same five answers. They have nothing to do with what is or isn’t happening in their lives and more to do with belief systems.
