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A rental home can be an excellent way to make money. It requires careful planning and research. Here are some considerations. Location, Location, Location Location is and has always been the most crucial factor in real estate. People favour living near where they work and play. Location determines the desirability and demand for your rental […]

Single-family homes A single-family house shares no common wall or property line with any other home; it has separate entrances and utilities (water, sewer, electricity). The downside of single-family homes is ensuring occupancy. Rentals only earn income if occupied. Furthermore, you can be affected by late rent payments. Multi-unit homes A multi-unit residential property consists

The real estate industry has followed the progression of human society. Once people began settling down and starting families, they needed places to live. They built houses and established property rights for things such as lands and possessions. As people started living longer lives due to better nutrition and medical care, the number of people

Real estate has long been considered a lucrative investment, but the high entry barrier and financial constraints often deter average investors from entering the market. However, a revolutionary concept known as fractionalisation is changing the game, breaking down the traditional barriers and opening up real estate investment opportunities for beginners. What is Fractionalisation? Fractionalisation involves

Illiquidity refers to assets that cannot quickly be sold or exchanged for cash. Real estate is an illiquid asset. Several factors contribute to the illiquidity of real estate property, including the need to involve banks, lawyers and real estate agents. How do you turn the property from illiquid to liquid?  That’s where Realties comes in.

We know they have all taken a hit recently, so we’re taking a long-term view; we’re looking over twenty years! The Reserve Bank of NZ’s latest report on housing shows the average return over twenty years is 10.9% – higher than Kiwisaver, Shares and other popular investments. So, we’re calling housing the winner! “The current

If you had the choice of investing in a company or buying real estate? Which one would you pick? For most Kiwis, it’s the latter, with the property comprising 57% of our assets*. Strong house price growth and low-interest rates have fueled recent growth, however, Kiwis have had a love affair with property for decades.