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New Zealand Investment Property : Investment Properties For Sale in New Zealand New Zealand's investment property for sale. View our selection of investment properties for sale in New Zealand. New Zealand Tourism Online Visitor Info Transport Tours Attractions Accommodation New Zealand Time: 09:43 AM, Fri 30 Dec, 2005 -- Home Home » Tourism Businesses for Sale » Tourism Investment Property for Sale Tourism Investment Property for Sale New Zealand investment property for sale. Select Web site listings for investment properties for sale in New Zealand from the list below or search by region. Search this Category by Region ALPINE REALTY - Hanmer Springs For a highly competent, professional Real Estate team see us. We offer a wide range of property services in the North Canterbury region. Hanmer Springs offers exceptional opportunities which we can assist in identifying. Residential, rental, investment or commercial - whatever your requirements see us first. We do it right - first time! Click on our name for more details. DUSKY LODGE AND SPA - Te Anau, Fiordland Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime! A chance to secure your own luxurious villa in what will become one the most exclusive Lodge Spas in New Zealand. A singular lifestyle choice and investment set against the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Fiordland wilderness. ID#1r21b0. Click on our name for more details. FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide We completely cover New Zealand with more than 105 First National Real Estate offices. Each is independently owned and operated by dedicated sales staff who offer a wealth of experience and local knowledge. Established in New Zealand since 1985, we have served tens of thousands of property buyers and sellers. Click on our name for more details. GLOBE DEVELOPMENTS - New Zealand Formed in the early 90's. Globe's 'can-do' attitude means they take a solutions-based approach to property development. Globe Holdings is synonymous with high-profile developments in key locations, including residential, commercial and industrial properties, rest homes, apartments, and subdivisions. See us first for property investment! Click on our name for more details. LAKE RUATANIWHA FARMSTAY - Canterbury Lakes Great opportunity to buy semi alpine building sites in the great Canterbury heartland. Level, easy build sections close to Lake Ruataniwha. Excellent fishing, shooting, rowing, gliding, tramping and climbing nearby. Feed the soul - build your dream home here! Click on our name for more details. OCEANS HOTEL - Tutukaka Opening Soon! A luxurious, intimate hotel with a distinctly nautical flavour. 28 stylish rooms and 12 spacious one, two and three bedroom suites. Oceans also features a restaurant and a variety of meeting and wedding reception areas overlooking the water. Perched on the edge of the Tutukaka Marina, Oceans is part of a truly European-inspired resort. Click on our name for more details. RUSSELL COTTAGES - Bay of Islands Set against a background of the irradiant blue waters of the bay, Russell Cottages echo the charm and history that is, Russell. Just 3 hours drive from Auckland, these thoroughly modern three and four bedroom dwellings are nestled in established trees in the village. The perfect retreat and base for game fishing, golf and great sights. Click on our name for more details. TERRACE DOWNS HIGH COUNTRY RESORT - Rakaia Gorge Terrace Downs presents a lifestyle option like no other, at the intersection of civilisation and the fabulous New Zealand high country, where you will delight in being able to replenish your spirit, invigorate your body, and ease your mind. Superb investment opportunity with potential for strong returns and considerable capital gains tax-free. Click on our name for more details. THE QUAY APARTMENTS - Nelson One of the most exciting apartment developments in New Zealand's sunshine capital, Nelson. Situated on Wakefield Quay, one of the most stunning and desirable new waterfront locations in New Zealand. With indoor/outdoor living that flows flawlessly into the harbour vista, The Quay offers the perfect blend of urban and resort lifestyles. Click on our name for more details. THE RIDGE - Christchurch The Ridge is a luxury coastal property development set high on the Port Hills of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is not just an investment in real estate but also a lifestyle. The Ridge is only a short distance from Christchurch and just minutes from the beaches, bays and caf lifestyle of the Estuary, Moncks Bay and Sumner. Enjoy the full benefits of this unique location. Click on our name for more details. Back to top of page Click here to view more listings for this category. 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National Bank: Home Loan Calculators Day to Day Home Loans - Home Loan Interest Rates - What Are You Borrowing For? - Home Loan Calculator - Which Home Loan is Best For Me? - Thoroughbred Fixed Home Loan - Thoroughbred Floating Home Loan - Thoroughbred Flexible Home Loan - Useful Home Buying Information - Frequently Asked Questions - How to Apply Personal Loans Credit Cards Investments Insurance Retirement Savings Travel Products Private Banking Home Loan Calculators Here's an easy way to get an idea of some of the financial figures you may need when buying a home. Please note that this calculator is designed to give ageneral indication in relation to owner occupied homes only. For homeloans relating to other types of properties (for example, investmentproperties or apartments) call us on 0800 185 185, send an e-mail orcontact a Mobile Mortgage Manager . Enter the relevant information to: Work out how much you could potentially borrow Work out what the repayments may be Work out if you can afford it Renting? Work out how much you could potentially borrow if the amount you pay in rent was a home loan repayment. Please note that the figures the calculatorsprovide are estimates only. You will need to provide moreinformation when applying for a Home Loan. In addition, the propertyyou are purchasing will need to be approved by the Bank to ensure it will provideadequate security for your home loan. You've got the figures, where do you go next? Check out a Thoroughbred Fixed , Floating or Flexible Home Loan. You can also view our current Home Lending Rates . To see how repayments for a home loan will affect your budget, check the Budget Planner . You'll find plenty of handy hints on our Tips for buying a home page. And for a great selection of house listings throughout New Zealand, check out RealENZ and Open2view . Achieving your deposit If you find you need to save more for your deposit, the Savings Calculator will help you set up a plan and work out how long you'll take to reach your goal. FirstHome options may also be available for customers with a small or no deposit. Please note that eligibility criteria apply for FirstHome options. Moving here from overseas Thinking of immigrating to New Zealand? Check out the Moving to New Zealand section for information on applying for National Bank accounts and Home Loans. Applying for a loan Find out How to apply for a Thoroughbred Home Loan, apply online , or download an application form , or contact us: call 0800 185 185 to talk to a lending specialist call a Mobile Mortgage Manager near you e-mail for enquiries or feedback visit your nearest branch call from overseas on +64 4 462 1615 or find the overseas freephone for your country Work out how much you could potentially borrow This calculator requires JavaScript to run. Please adjust your browser settings. Income Your gross income (before tax) $ annually monthly fortnightly weekly If joint application, gross income for other applicant $ annually monthly fortnightly weekly Total income $ Commitments (not including home loan) Child support $ annually monthly fortnightly weekly Hire purchase $ Credit cards (limits) $ Overdrafts $ Student loan (first applicant) $ Student loan (second applicant) $ Other loans $ Percentage to be borrowed 80% 90% 95% $ This calculator is intended to provide an indication only and is not an offer of finance by The National Bank . All National Bank Home Loans are subject to the Bank's lending criteria, applicable fees and interest rates, all of which are subject to change. The National Bank requires a minimum of 5% of the purchase price, but FirstHome options may be available for customers with a small or no deposit. Please note that eligibility criteria apply to FirstHome options. All calculations relate to lending forowner occupied properties (which are subject to Bank approval as providingadequate security for the loan) and are based on a table repayment option. For full details or to apply for a Home Loan, call us on 0800 185 185 , send an e-mail or contact a Mobile Mortgage Manager . Work out what the repayments may be This calculator requires JavaScript to run. Please adjust your browser settings. Loan amount $ Term years Payment frequency Monthly Fortnightly Weekly Interest rate % $ This calculator is intended to provide an indication only and is not an offer of finance by The National Bank . All National Bank Home Loans are subject to the Bank's lending criteria, applicable fees and interest rates, all of which are subject to change. The National Bank requires a minimum of 5% of the purchase price, but FirstHome options may be available for customers with a small or no deposit. Please note that eligibility criteria apply to FirstHome options. All calculations relate to lending forowner occupied properties (which are subject to Bank approval as providingadequate security for the loan) and are based on a table repayment option. For full details or to apply for a Home Loan, call us on 0800 185 185 , send an e-mail or contact a Mobile Mortgage Manager . Work out if you may be able to afford a particular property This calculator requires JavaScript to run. Please adjust your browser settings. Income Your gross income (before tax) $ annually monthly fortnightly weekly If joint application, gross income for other applicant $ annually monthly fortnightly weekly Total income $ Commitments (not including home loan) Child support $ annually monthly fortnightly weekly Hire purchase $ Credit cards (limits) $ Overdrafts $ Student loan (first applicant) $ Student loan (second applicant) $ Other loans $ Cost of property $ Your deposit $ Term $ years Payment frequency $ Monthly Fortnightly Weekly $ $ This calculator is intended to provide an indication only and is not an offer of finance by The National Bank . All National Bank Home Loans are subject to the Bank's lending criteria, applicable fees and interest rates, all of which are subject to change. The National Bank requires a minimum of 5% of the purchase price, but FirstHome options may be available for customers with a small or no deposit. Please note that eligibility criteria apply to FirstHome options. All calculations relate to lending forowner occupied properties (which are subject to Bank approval as providingadequate security for the loan) and are based on a table repayment option. For full details or to apply for a Home Loan, call us on 0800 185 185 , send an e-mail or contact a Mobile Mortgage Manager . Renting? Work out how much you could potentially borrow if the amount you pay in rent was a home loan repayment. This calculation converts your rent payment into a home loan repayment. If you feel you could afford more, then include any regular savings that could go towards a home loan repayment to find out how much you may be able to borrow. This calculator requires JavaScript to run. Please adjustyour browser settings. Your current rent payment $ Rent payment frequency weekly fortnightly monthly annually Percentage of the purchase price to be borrowed 80% 90% 95% In some instances The National Bank may be able to lend up to 95% of the current purchase price or recent valuation from a registered valuer, whichever is lower. $ $ This is based on deposits of 20%, 10%, or 5% of the current purchase price or recent valuation from a registered valuer, whichever is lower. It is also based on a table loan over 25 years. The National Bank requires a minimum of 5% of the purchase price, but FirstHome options may be available for customers with a small or no deposit. Please note that eligibility criteria apply to FirstHome options. $ This calculator is intended to provide an indication only and is not an offer of finance by The National Bank . All National Bank Home Loans are subject to the Bank's lending criteria, applicable fees and interest rates, all of which are subject to change. The National Bank requires a minimum of 5% of the purchase price, but FirstHome options may be available for customers with a small or no deposit. Please note that eligibility criteria apply to FirstHome options. All calculations relate to lending forowner occupied properties (which are subject to Bank approval as providingadequate security for the loan) and are based on a table repayment option. For full details or to apply for a Home Loan, call us on 0800 185 185 , send an e-mail or contact a Mobile Mortgage Manager . ©2005 The National Bank of New Zealand, part of ANZ National Bank Limited ( Terms of Access )

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Action Against Fraud Urged Jury calls for new $2 deed-filing fee to fund a new real-estate fraud prosecution unit More. Houston Home Sales Near Record Single-family home sales increased by 8.7% to 4,735 in November, up from last year's 4,357 More. Number of Homes for Sale Hits Nine-Year High in Orlando However, existing-home sales through November remained on pace to set a 13th consecutive annual record More. Todays HOME Spun Wisdom Hosting a New Years party? Here are some resolutions to think about to help you enjoy your own bash. More. Nations Strong Housing Market Seen Simmering Down in 2006 Economists: production will ease back next year to 2004s historically healthy levels More. Bankrate: Mortgage Rates in a Holiday Holding Pattern Average 30-year fixed rate mortgage dipped from 6.34 percent to 6.33 percent More. Most Homeowners Oppose Proposal to Replace Home Mortgage Interest Deduction Presidents tax reform panel would eliminate other consumer deductions More. 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NAR PULSE: Historically Strong Home Sales Expected in 2006 The housing market for 2005 is headed for a fifth consecutive annual record, and sales activity in 2006 is expected to be the second best year in history. For more information, click here . More. NAR PULSE: NAR Launches RESPA Compliance Tools as Part of Awareness Campaign The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS has launched four new tools to help real estate professionals better understand and comply with the requirements of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) as part of NARs RESPA Awareness Campaign. For more information, click here . More. NAR PULSE: New Resort Certification to Serve Growing Second-Home and Resort Market To better serve the growing second-home and resort real estate sector, a new certification for REALTORS called the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) will be offered by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS. 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How to Buy Rental Property - eHow.com Clear Instructions on How To Do (just about) Everything Web eHow.com Home Finance & Business Center Real Estate How to Buy Rental Property Stocks and bonds aren't the only money-making investment in town. Consider rental property if you're prepared for extensive research, a fair amount of financial commitment and, depending on how you set things up, a significant role in maintaining the property. Steps: 1. Assess your financial requirements and goals. Do you need a steady stream of income from your rental or do you plan on selling it for a profit in a couple of years? If it's the latter, look for lower priced property that you can fix up as you rent it out. 2. Consider being a resident landlord by purchasing a multiunit property and living in one apartment. In many cases, the income from the other unit(s) will cover your mortgage payment, allowing you to effectively live for free. Being on-site has other advantages, including ensuring that the property is well-maintained. 3. Decide if you want to do maintenance yourself. If you have the skills, equipment and temperament to deal with upset tenants and a backed up toilet at 2 a.m., fine. If you plan on hiring a property manager, add about 5 percent of gross income into your calculations. 4. Choose the kind of property you want. Single-family houses are generally less expensive than apartment complexes because of pure size, but generate less income. Apartments, on the other hand, can require more upkeep. 5. Get preapproved for a mortgage (see How to Shop for a Mortgage ). Financing investment property is different from residential property in that it requires a much larger down payment. 6. Start shopping: Check out classified ads in the newspaper and online. Find a real estate agent who specializes in commercial or income-generating properties. 7. Choose property where people want to live, close to shops, parks and decent schools, and in a well-kept neighborhood. There's nothing worse than owning a rental property without any renters. In addition, check out any restrictions on renting with the home owners association, which, if there is one, can have a say in any rental agreements. 8. Consider what improvements, if any, you may be willing to make. Buying a fixer-upper will be less expensive than a property in pristine condition, but you can go broke bringing a property up to rentable condition. Before you buy, get cost estimates for all necessary fixes. See How to Buy and Sell a Fixer-Upper . 9. Have the property inspected. You may also want to order an appraisal to get a fair market value. 10. Search past records for vacancy rates over the last five to ten years as well as at present. If the building is occupied, find out how long the tenants have lived at the property. Long-term residents are valuable, but may also have been signed on at a lower rental rate. 11. Plan on spending time and money advertising for and interviewing potential renters. Have a contingency plan in place if a unit remains vacant for a few months. 12. Determine what a competitive rental rate is for your property by asking rental agents what they would expect to charge, by reviewing area apartment listings, and by personally visiting units available in the neighborhood. 13. Run the numbers. Make certain that whatever income you derive covers your costs of owning the property, plus a profit. 14. Work with an attorney to draw up and review any necessary papers relevant to the purchase. 15. Negotiate the terms of the sale. Some sellers may be willing to pick up a share of closing costs and other expenses. The eventual price will also be affected by prevailing market conditions--keep these in mind when negotiating. Overall Tips: Check to see whether the value of other area properties have increased or decreased in the past five years. Try to buy in an area that's on the way up. Pay attention to when improvements were made to a property, which aids in the estimate of the building's value. Recent renovations are worth more than upgrades done a decade or more ago. Be on the lookout for any hazards common to older properties, such as asbestos, lead-based paint and electrical systems that are not up to code. Budget in reconciling these problems. Some cities offer low interest financing to property owners needing to make renovations. Look into such programs if you know you'll need to have the property painted, windows replaced or similar exterior repairs made. Discuss any tax benefits with a tax specialist. There may be local tax incentives for renovating your property as well as advantageous approaches to declaring your expenses. 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