A Night to Remember: Holmwood’s Summer Gala Auction Holmwood’s Summer Gala Auction brought the heat with an unforgettable evening of bidding, excitement, and impressive results. From start to finish, the atmosphere was electric as we showcased an outstanding collection of properties to a room filled with eager buyers and enthusiastic supporters. Our Summer Gala Auction […]
The Holmwood team recently traded our usual Tuesday company-wide meeting for something truly special. Led by our CEO, Kyle Sutherland, we officially launched our 2025 theme: Better Never Stops. The energy in the room was unmistakable as we came together to set the tone for an exciting year ahead. Representatives from every aspect of the […]
Merry Christmas from Harcourts At Harcourts, we’d like to take a moment to thank you for your continued trust and partnership this year. Your support has been invaluable, and we are committed to delivering the best possible service as we move into the new year. As the festive season approaches, we send our warmest wishes […]
Supporting Gumboot Friday to provide counselling for young people! What is Gumboot Friday? Gumboot Friday helps raise money to provide free counselling services for any young person in New Zealand aged 25 and under. Since 2019, Gumboot Friday has provided more than 100,000 therapy sessions to young Kiwis. The average cost per session is $149.00. […]
Understanding Debt-to-Income restrictions and Loan-to-Value ratios: A guide for property investors From 1 July, 2024, significant changes came into effect that impact property investors in New Zealand. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) introduced Debt-to-Income (DTI) restrictions, while Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR) restrictions have eased slightly. This guide helps property investors understand the changes and […]
The weather is getting warmer and we are heading into a busy selling season in the Christchurch real estate market. Harcourts Holmwood have recently announced another Gala Auction on Thursday 19 September from 4pm at our auction rooms (Ground Floor, 397-399 Ilam Road). Spring Gala properties: The Holmwood Gala Auction packages include special marketing offers […]
Before moving: Giving Notice – Generally, tenants need to give at least 28 days’ written notice to end a periodic tenancy. The process is different for a fixed-term tenancy, make sure you know what is required before you start planning your move. Final Inspection – Make sure you understand from your property manager the process […]
We are pleased to bring you the latest updates on the recent property tax changes that have been passed into law. The main tax changes are; Interest deductibility for residential property Returning the bright-line test to two years Removal of depreciation for commercial buildings. Interest deductibility of residential investment properties is to be phased in […]
The government restores interest deductibility on investment properties Updates on tax reform have been announced, with Associate Finance Minister David Seymour announcing that the government will reinstate deductibility for mortgage interest on residential investment properties. The government will phase in interest deductibility on mortgage interest paid on residential investment properties. Landlords will be able to […]
Click here to see the full article from OneRoof here. ‘Broke $9m’: Christchurch house price record smashed for second time in a matter of weeks Christchurch’s house price record has tumbled for the second time in less than a month, after a large property on the hillside suburb of Scarborough sold off-market for more than $9 […]
