Posted by Mike Whittaker Aug - 26 - 2015

Mayfair not within your budget? Why not aim for the other side of the board. Flickr
As of the 1st of November, the Reserve Bank is altering existing LVR rules to require all investment properties in Auckland to have a 30% deposit.
The Reserve Bank expects new lending limits for Auckland property investors will reduce heightened financial system risk and help moderate the Auckland housing market cycle.
To see how these changes will effect your investment opportunities, read the full article.
Posted by Mike Whittaker Aug - 12 - 2015

Happy Aucklanders out in the wild! Flickr
With rising house prices and an aging population looking for a more relaxed lifestyle, Aucklanders are selling up and moving to the regions.
In 2015, a quarter of people moving to Tauranga have come from Auckland, double the number in 2012. From January to March, 793 Auckland home-owners moved to Waikato and Tauranga, compared to 300 in the first quarter of 2010.
To go over the numbers and see what Mike has to say, read the rest of the article.