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Whether on exterior or interior walls, an unvaried design may be a safe choice, but it does little to express personality or create an attractive, elegant finish. Some house designs have even been sent back by councils for revision because their exterior walls lacked variety and were deemed ‘not attractive enough’.
In this article, we examine which season offers the ‘best value’ in the property market.
Image source: official website of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Auckland, Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China
Provisions allowing “no-cause” termination of fixed-term tenancies will be reinstated. A bill to be introduced to Parliament next month will also reverse many of the tenancy law changes made by the previous Labour Government. These measures are expected to take effect in early 2025.
The Reserve Bank believes global economic growth remains below trend and is expected to stay subdued, despite differences between regions.
Interest deductibility has been reinstated this month, but what will it mean in practice? First, let’s look at the policy’s background.
Yesterday (7 April), New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced the latest changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
YIJU has invited former immigration officer and experienced immigration lawyer Sonny Lam to explain, across three areas, how graduates can secure permanent residence in New Zealand through skilled migration. Keep this guide handy to help you avoid being misled.
Observers have described this as a demonstration of Christopher Luxon's leadership since becoming Prime Minister, as he begins setting the next quarterly action plan for his new government.
OneRoof data shows that, nationwide, 481 suburbs with at least 20 property sales over the past year recorded annual price growth. This contrasts sharply with the corresponding figures released in April 2023, when only 114 suburbs nationwide recorded annual increases.
Long-awaited personal income tax relief is set to be legislated, with further developments also expected on the family childcare subsidy scheme.
Buying a home involves more than the building itself: you also need to consider the land it stands on. This makes it all the more important to choose a property that truly suits you and understand the costs and returns involved.