Investment Property 101: The Settlement Process
You have just received word that your new investment property is complete and a settlement date is set. Now what? Here’s a checklist to ensure settlement runs smoothly.
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Investment Property 101: How does the bank decide if I can afford an investment property?
How do the banks decide on whose mortgage to approve and who to reject? How does it differ when you are looking for an investment property versus an owner-occupied home?
Investment Property 101: New Builds vs Existing
When it comes to buying an investment property there are some compelling reasons to buy a new build vs an existing property, and it’s not just the gorgeous new home to promote to tenants. We detail the three top reasons to buy new in the first article of our Property 101 series.
Auckland rental market update with Staircase Property Management
Investing in a rental property is a big decision, it’s about finding the right property within the right budget and in the right location, not to mention financing! Before leaping ahead, it’s a good idea to get some insights into the local rental market.
Plus Architecture: Designing Augustus Park, Parnell
Our development Augustus Park in Parnell is under construction, with the building’s signature shimmering panels starting to go up this month. Recently we spoke to the architects on the project Plus Architecture, an award winning design practice dedicated to delivering inspiring, impactful projects across Australia and New Zealand.
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington: Interiors designed for the modern traveller
Our long term interior design partners, Outline Design, were absolutely pivotal in making sure the interiors of the TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street hotel stayed true to their art deco roots while staying relevant to the modern traveller. We thought it was the perfect time to speak to Outline Design’s principal designer Victoria Wilkes on how she brought the art deco interiors of the hotel to life.
Dual key units: More potential income, more flexibility
If you’ve ever looked into buying an apartment overseas you may have come across the term Dual Key unit. They’re becoming more common here in New Zealand.
Retirement living: 5 things to consider before downsizing to an apartment
As trusted property developers of over 25 years we have helped many buyers of retirement age downsize to live their best years in a Safari Group property.
If you are thinking about moving into a more manageable space, have a read of our list of our five things to consider before downsizing to an apartment.
Tony Alexander – August 2022 Property Market Insights
Economist Tony Alexander shares his latest property market insights, including where he believes the market is headed into 2023.
Wondered what makes up the purchase price of a new apartment?.. 2022 Update
In November of 2020, Director Simon Taylor wrote a piece breaking down the costs that go into the purchase of a new apartment. Given what has happened in the market since then, he thought it very timely to revisit this article and re-run the numbers.
Mates in Construction
How we are helping to prevent suicide and support Kiwi’s in the construction sector through Mates in Construction.
Designing Lakecrest Queenstown
An interview with interior designers and longtime collaborators Outline Design about working on our latest development, Lakecrest Queenstown.