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Demand grows for future-proof mobile access solutions
Cloud Services

Demand grows for future-proof mobile access solutions

HID Global, in partnership with IFSEC Global, recently released the 2022 State of Physical Access Control report for the fourth year running.

By Steve Katanas • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022
Slingshot partners with Open for single-bill insurance
Customer Relationship Management

Slingshot partners with Open for single-bill insurance

Slingshot partners with Open to offer insurance, energy, and telecoms on a single bill, providing convenience and discounts.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Dicker Data to acquire Hills security and IT division
Cloud Services

Dicker Data to acquire Hills security and IT division

Dicker Data has announced it has entered into a conditional BSA to acquire the Security and Information Technology distribution division of Hills in Australia.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
The battle of big tech: Biggest tech retailers in NZ reveal financial reports
Fintech

The battle of big tech: Biggest tech retailers in NZ reveal financial reports

JB HI-FI and Harvey Norman show improved business performance in recent financial records, driven by the COVID-19 spending boom.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022

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Invercargill still seeing record house prices
Hybrid & Remote Work

Invercargill still seeing record house prices

Affordable Southland is drawing first home buyers and investors, with Invercargill’s median house price hitting a record NZD $488,000 in August.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
Embedded Networks: generate recurring revenue from your property
Physical Security

Embedded Networks: generate recurring revenue from your property

Tenants can keep choosing their own retailer as building owners and body corporates turn privately owned power lines into recurring income.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2022
Fix, inflate or reset?
Bank of New Zealand

Fix, inflate or reset?

Higher inflation and 30-year-high interest rates are forcing landlords and tenants to renegotiate rent formulas as costs and vacancies diverge.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
Faulty heat lamps behind recent fires
Risk & Compliance

Faulty heat lamps behind recent fires

Owners of older bathroom heater units are being urged to check for plastic lamp holders, after a design fault was linked to fires.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2022
Housing affordability getting worse despite easing price growth
Bank of New Zealand

Housing affordability getting worse despite easing price growth

Mortgage repayments now absorb nearly half of household income, as record house prices and weaker wages push affordability to fresh lows.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
Lawyers and multi-nationals set to profit off struggling tenants and landlords
Small Business

Lawyers and multi-nationals set to profit off struggling tenants and landlords

The planned lease rule changes could force costly disputes on struggling tenants and landlords, while favouring lawyers and large firms.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2021
Housing market momentum continues to wane
Bank of New Zealand

Housing market momentum continues to wane

Property values rose 1.4% nationally in September, but activity is easing as tighter lending and higher rates weigh on buyers.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 10th Oct 2021
OCR rise won’t deter first home buyers as rent increases continue
GFC

OCR rise won’t deter first home buyers as rent increases continue

Higher mortgage costs are unlikely to deter first-time buyers while rents keep climbing and remain above many monthly loan repayments.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
Landlords to be forced to provide rent relief
Hybrid & Remote Work

Landlords to be forced to provide rent relief

Property groups warn the proposal could let well-funded firms seek cuts, leaving the most vulnerable tenants with less support.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 3rd Oct 2021
Concerns rental market will worsen following tax changes
Property Market

Concerns rental market will worsen following tax changes

Tenants could face higher rents and fewer homes as landlords lose interest deductibility from Friday, industry figures warn.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Plenty of real estate activity under Level 4
Digital Transformation

Plenty of real estate activity under Level 4

Online property traffic is staying strong during New Zealand's Level 4 lockdown, as buyers browse listings and sellers turn to virtual appraisals.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
Ownership change for Century 21 New Zealand
Small Business

Ownership change for Century 21 New Zealand

The franchise's headquarters will move to Manawatu after Tim Kearins bought Derryn Mayne's 25% stake in Century 21 New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Is this the turning point of New Zealand’s property market?
Westpac

Is this the turning point of New Zealand’s property market?

Rising mortgage rates and tax changes are set to cool sales, but CoreLogic says a full property downturn still looks unlikely.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
UN declares New Zealand’s housing crisis a breach of human rights
Disaster Recovery

UN declares New Zealand’s housing crisis a breach of human rights

The report urges ministers to curb speculation, strengthen tenant rights and expand social housing after finding the crisis breaches basic rights.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021