Monthly Musings.

Thoughts on the Real Estate market and beyond.

Chestnuts need roasting

Jun 01 2014

That ol' chestnut.....
It’s an old chestnut that keeps raising it’s head – What is an introduction?

With the increased use of electronic communication, some agents are wanting to blur the definition a little. Accordingly we think it is a good time to make our own definition of just…


THE ORACLE OF OMAHA'S PRINCIPLES APPLIED TO PROPERTY

Mar 31 2014

We recently came across an interesting article applying the Warren Buffett principles of investing to property. Many of Buffett's principles of investing  appear to us to be simply common sense. But then, how often are we reminded that commonsense can often be more rare than common? And, no matter…


New building costs and existing building values

Feb 28 2014

It's currently an interesting marketplace with a number of  different drivers.
 
Replacement building costs are obviously having a major impact on values of existing buildings. If it is costing $2200 to $2400 m2 (land and buildings basis) to construct new, then an existing near new building…


House or home?

Jan 31 2014

We have all heard the question "What makes a house a home?", and no doubt we all have our personal version of an answer.

Surely there must be an equivalent question related to industrial accommodation- something along the lines of determining the difference between a shed and a business…


January 2014 - The year ahead

Jan 31 2014

Life would be much easier if we could predict the future. But we can't. All we can do is make some educated guesses as to what may lie ahead based on the facts that we do know.

So what do we know about the industrial property market in South Auckland?

1)      It is very difficult…