Thoughts on the Real Estate market and beyond.
Reading much of the American business press, and even our own to some extent, would have you believing that it is something of a toss-up between China and India as to which will be the next world economic powerhouse. But, as is oft quoted, statistics don't tell all the story, and the story they do…
We deal with a wide variety of small businesses in our day to day activities. Unfortunately far too often we come across businesses who are trying to rort the system in one way or another.Long term we all know that it never pays, but it refreshing to come across someone who actually spells out one…
Most months you get real estate wisdom and thoughts from Richard.
This month you get me, Rachel. I do all of the website work, and much of the marketing and social media for Expedio and her sister companies, Aventure and High Beam. And, since three years ago, I also live in Northern Chile.…
You will note that we are now quoting a $ per square metre rate for OPEX, in addition to details of the total OPEX. We believe that this additional figure assists to give a clearer picture of the total cost of occupation.
Costs vary widely dependent on whether buildings are stand alone or part…
Ben Pilley and Scott Bishop of Jones Lang LaSalle for leasing 23 Onslow Ave, Manukau.
Ash Vincent of Colliers for his assistance in leasing 19H Norman Spencer Drive, Manukau.
John Bolton of Bayleys for assistance in purchasing 2 tenanted buildings in Otahuhu.
Vincent…
The Auckland residential market may be undergoing something of a boom - or is that a bubble ? Once again we see that institutional memories are painfully short, and the banks are starting to get back to their bad old habits of lending up to 95%. When combined with very low interest rates , this appears…
An official Auckland Council spokesperson this week announced that the Super City was no longer. Manukau City (and Papakura) are independent. They have their own bank accounts and ratepayers requiring services (sic) should approach those councils directly.
Whilst this surprise move caught…
Thanks to Scott Bishop and Ben Pilley of Jones Lang LaSalle.
Attending as many bodies corporate agm's as we do, we have been concerned for some time at the rising costs associated with owning a property in a body corporate - as opposed to a stand alone property. There are often significant hidden costs. Generally when discussing properties we focus on rental…
There are times when a chance conversation triggers thoughts, and perhaps insights, about issues which directly impact on our daily lives. A recent conversation with a British business associate had the effect of making me think about the New Zealand business environment.
The associate's British…
141 Kerrs Road has been leased thanks to Mike Marinkovich of Action Realty.