Let It Be: Why Letting Fees Still Add Up

Letting fees are the new reality for landlords – how can you manage the impact and what is a property manager doing for the fee?

Crisis Of Confidence

Buyer confidence doesn’t reflect the state of the market, says Aaron Tunstall

It’s Time To Talk About The ‘s’ Word

Buy and hold investors hate to think about selling. But sometimes it’s the perfect decision to boost your portfolio, says Aaron Tunstall

Desperately Seeking Standards

Changes to the property management industry are desperately needed, says Aaron Tunstall, although Labour should consider tweaking its tone

The Heat Goes On

Compliance – it’s boring, but if you try to ignore it, you could be hit in the pocket, warns Aaron Tunstall

Brilliant Buying For The Brave

There’s excellent value to be had in the Auckland apartment market right now, says Aaron Tunstall, with prices flat and rents increasing

Airbnb: Councils Crack Down

Councils across New Zealand are grappling with the fast-growing short-stay rental market, writes Aaron Tunstall

Research +

Argent Hall makes a fantastic case study for how property investment can grow your wealth, says Aaron Tunstall

The Airbnb Revolutuon

The short-term stay market is finding its feet – and it’s changing the way we do business, writes Aaron Tunstall

Impression set to scoop up student tenants

A year of free tertiary education and an extra $50 a week student allowances and loan entitlements: doesn’t sound like something related to the housing market, but all these economic drivers are interconnected.

Rental Shortage Biting

Incredibly low vacancy rates demonstrate the state of the rental market in the Auckland city, writes Aaron Tunstall

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Apartments Lead the Way

Apartment prices show the continuing strength in the apartment market, explains Aaron Tunstall

Could leasehold become illegal?

The UK’s government is planning to ban the sale of new leasehold properties. Why are they taking this step and could it happen here? Aaron Tunstall writes.

What Will the America's Cup do for Auckland Investors?

Despite suffering from a severe case of America’s Cup withdrawal, Aaron Tunstall is already excited about the next one.

Not The Kiwi Way

One thousand apartments are being built on Auckland's North Shore, but critics  say apartments are 'not the kiwi way,' Aaron Tunstall thinks they're wrong

Aaron Tunstall is the general manager of award-winning Impression Real Estate, which specialises in property management and investment sales and manages over 1,750 Auckland Apartments.

Just a Little Supply Issue

If the housing market is all about supply and demand, simply building more dwellings is an easy fix, right? Unfortunately, it’s a bit more complicated than that, writes Aaron Tunstall.

When market forces mean we can rarely afford to build them, any housing supply problem is going to have a very long tail

A Steadier Year Ahead

Aaron Tunstall forecasts a steady, if unspectacular, year ahead for apartment investor.

If buying an apartment this year fits into your financial strategy, don’t be put off by a flat market – jumping into a hectic market isn’t the smart way to invest

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The Finance Hurdle

Apartments make great investments, but don’t expect the banks to share my enthusiasm, Aaron Tunstall writes.

Aaron Tunstall is the general manager of award-winning Impression Real Estate, which specialises in property management and sales and manages over 1,500 Auckland apartments.

End of a Golden Age?

Buying for yield, rather than capital gain, is your winning strategy for long-term apartment investment, says Aaron Tunstall.

I love our can-do Kiwi attitude, but when it comes to your investment strategy, it pays to get a professional opinion.

Interesting times

The Unitary Plan panel is recommending smaller apartment sizes be allowed in Auckland – a potential opportunity for investors that raises interesting issues.

Apartments are the future

Auckland's apartment market has now matured and we are seeing capital growth in a market many said would never exist

Tenant demand at fever pitch

Even if your rental property is snapped up by tenants, you still need to keep on top of maintenance.

What could you achieve in 2016?

It's a perfect time of year to think about your plans and goals.   When you have a plan in place, it's much easier to make decisions

Small spend big impact

If you continue to ignore your rental apartment and let it grow increasingly shabby, you may find yourself struggling with vacancies.

Prices take a staggering leap

Those who invested against the flow have run greater risks, but reaped greater rewards

The apartment village

Apartment design has undergone a revolution over the past 10 years

Apartment trends surprise everyone

Even industry experts have been surprised by the changing trends in the Auckland apartment market.  
SMALL APART­MENTS REMAIN THE DOMINION OF INVESTORS

Rents rise in Auckland

Rents rise in Auckland ahead of expected influx of international students

Centre or satellite?

With so many new apartments being built in the suburbs, Aaron Tunstall weighs up buying in the CBD versus a new satellite location.

New V existing: What to buy

Size regulations mean your new apartment will be spacious and the bank will be happy to lend on it

Apartments ideal first step in the door

First-home buyers are choosing apartments at a higher rate than ever, giving them a quality lifestyle at an affordable price.

An apartment bought at auction

An apartment bought at auction last month was resold two weeks later for $55,000 more than it was purchased for 

Thinking of selling?

Are you thinking about selling for the wrong reasons?

Surf the rental wave

Investors keen to cash in on rising prices are selling
their auckland apartments, but that could be a mistake, says Aaron Tunstall

The big picture

Housing spring omen for Hot summer sales
Will a late 2014 housing bounce roll into 2015? All signs point to a momentum shift

Happy tenants, happy owners

Show a little love for your tenants

Missing out on market rent?

Aaron Tunstall explains how to balance market rent with tenant retention

When size matters

Aaron Tunstall looks at the pros and cons of various different apartment sizes apartment management
In tougher economic times, a large apartment can be a burden on your portfolio.

Goodbye albatross, hello goose

The right advice can turn your investment from a dud - into a winner, says Aaron Tunstall

Know when to hold or sell

When prices are hot, should you hold or should you sell? Ask yourself seven questions, says Aaron Tunstall

It's not just the price tag

Aaron Tunstall explains that choosing a property manager is about much more than just cheap fees.

The Professional Edge

Kiwis often enjoy managing their own properties, but apartments present unique challenges, says Aaron Tunstall

The Leasehold Conundrum

Should investors ever buy leasehold apartments?  Aaron Tunstall outlines the pros and cons of leasehold units

Protect Your Investment

How you can look to maintain your apartment at its optimum value, Aaron Tunstall writes

Profitable Makeovers

Renovating your apartment can be profitable and cost-effective, writes Aaron Tunstall

Direct Improvements

After being inspired at an Australian conference, Aaron Tunstall tackles rent arrears one tenant at a time 

Apartment Myths: Busted!

Don't believe everything you hear about apartments, writes Aaron Tunstall

Apartment Drivers

Market drivers are increasing the demand for apartments, writes Aaron Tunstall

A1 Apartment Areas

Some areas are calling out for apartments, and Aaron Tunstall knows how to spot them

Rise of the Young Investor

The old guard is making way for a new breed of optimistic young apartment buyers, says Aaron Tunstall

Lenders Take Charge

The apartment market is all over the place - quiet one moment, frenetic the next.  The main difficultly is the lending situation.  The banks don't seem to have their stories straight when it comes to who can borrow and how much.  Who's responsible for the lending restrictions on apartments?  Not the LVR restrictions; we all know that was the Reserve Bank.  But the idea that an apartment of 40m2 is worth lending on, but not one of 39m2 - whose bright idea was that?  

Nightmare or Opportunity?

Leaky buildings are an apartment owner’s worst nightmare, but some brave buyers are taking the risk. 

Why sell??

What I am noticing is that large numbers of investors who purchased pre 2008 are now selling their investments.