Napier Rating Valuation Review 1 September 2014

The rating valuations are reviewed once every three years, and this year (as at 1 September) is Napier City’s turn. So what can we expect when the new values are published shortly? Overall: The market has been very steady on…
Is new low cost housing development the answer to New Zealand’s housing affordability issues?

For many people the dream of owning their own home is a distant reality. Housing prices in New Zealand are for most, far too high, relative to their income. So how do we create a greater supply of affordable housing?…
Do rising costs increase market rent for commercial property?

The answer may surprise you! When a tenant chooses a commercial property, financially they are most concerned with the total cost of occupying the building (TOC). They don’t really care if that cost is mainly rent or other costs. When…