In addressing point 1) I believe it has to do with purchasing intent in NZ.
i)If you purchase a property with the intention of a quick reno and flip, then you are deemed to be a property trader and the property in question is treated as ‘trading stock’ and income tax is payable.
ii) If you purchase a property with the intention of holding it…[Read more]
I 100% agree with Bruce on one thing… About the herd mentality that is going around at present.
My ‘perception’ is that many are currently in a buying frenzy (buying willy nilly), ie a ‘smash, grab and think later’ mentality. On a mission to acquire the ‘elusive’ regional town cash flow positive property.
Haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Barb, but we have chatted. I agree with what you have said.
I just wanted to clarify that my post (if you between the lines)actually had little to do with property locations but EVERYTHING to do with the human spirit and the ability to give freely without any expectations.
I’m not in the slightest bit interested in where other people are purchasing nor am I advocating that anyone should reveal this. I personally am ‘savvy’ enough to farm out new areas; it’s not THAT difficult. So in essence, what I say is not a criticism, but merely an observation.
I’m heading for Christchurch, so we’re heading in the same direction mid next year (probably earlier), as have still have a number of loose ends to tie up here.
Glad that you’ve had some success over there. If you would like to discuss, please feel free to contact me on Davidu@iprimus.com.au
I have to agree with you 100%. Perfectly put in a nutshell.
quote:I read comments, from people that have posted to this thread, in other threads that show people are in for the quick cash out or top dollar and then say they are givers, I don’t think so.
The above comment really grated phlegmatic old me. Smacked of a certain degree of…[Read more]
With the excess of properties currently on the market that you mention; how can you be sure you will get a tenant and how can you be sure that you will get the lower than expected rent that you mentioned?
I guess the question I am asking is that ‘How would you feel and would you be able to manange financially (and how long) with NO tenant in…[Read more]