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Habitat is working towards a world where everyone has a decent place to live, and you can be part of it.
There are two days left of the ReStores once yearly winter sale!
We have great specials in store and are calling for bargain shoppers to support us - Habitat believes in simple, decent … View moreHabitat is working towards a world where everyone has a decent place to live, and you can be part of it.
There are two days left of the ReStores once yearly winter sale!
We have great specials in store and are calling for bargain shoppers to support us - Habitat believes in simple, decent housing that creates a lasting, and positive impact, for communities, across generations.
Get in quick - 29 Bryant Road, Te Rapa.
Be part of an award-winning organisation making a real difference in the community. Support workers are needed to assist clients in their own homes with housework, shopping, meal preparation and showering.
Full training is provided. Guaranteed hours available Saturday & Sunday. Full drivers … View moreBe part of an award-winning organisation making a real difference in the community. Support workers are needed to assist clients in their own homes with housework, shopping, meal preparation and showering.
Full training is provided. Guaranteed hours available Saturday & Sunday. Full drivers licence and reliable vehicle, good communication skills with clear spoken English and New Zealand residency or valid work permit essential. Starting rate from $19.80 per hour.
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Email midlands.recruitment@visionwest.org.nz or phone the recruitment line on 07 571 0087
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Hi there,
My parents own Inside Out Waikato and currently have spaces available for their lawn mowing, garden maintenance and home cleaning services.
If anyone is on the lookout for regular help or one-off projects, please feel free to get in touch on:
Martin & Sharon McLean
027 776 … View moreHi there,
My parents own Inside Out Waikato and currently have spaces available for their lawn mowing, garden maintenance and home cleaning services.
If anyone is on the lookout for regular help or one-off projects, please feel free to get in touch on:
Martin & Sharon McLean
027 776 6560
info@insideoutwaikato.co.nz
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It's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support … View moreIt's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support development – the list is endless.
If you're interested in volunteering please check out the link below to find out about the different ways you can volunteer:
nationalvolunteerweek.nz...
National Volunteer Week (17 - 23 June). The NVW 2018 theme: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.
#NVW2018
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Not everyone chooses to sell their current home when they decide to move on. Sometimes, it’s not even an option. If you’re looking to hang on to your personal home and turn it into a rental, there are a few things to consider first.
1. Wear and tear
This is perhaps the biggest thing … View moreNot everyone chooses to sell their current home when they decide to move on. Sometimes, it’s not even an option. If you’re looking to hang on to your personal home and turn it into a rental, there are a few things to consider first.
1. Wear and tear
This is perhaps the biggest thing homeowners need to know. As a rental, your personal home will experience more wear and tear than it otherwise would if you lived in it. Your garden will probably not look as immaculate as it once did, and your walls and floors may acquire new scuff marks. So, if you can’t shake off your emotional attachment to the property, you may be better off selling it rather than renting it.
2. Location
The location of your home can have a major impact on its rentability and how easy it is to find quality tenants. If you’re close to local amenities like schools, Waikato University, Waikato Hospital or public transport routes, you have a better chance of keeping your property tenanted.
3. Maintenance
If your home is high maintenance - perhaps it has a pool, a large garden, or old appliances - know that you’ll need to keep it maintained to a reasonable condition to meet your obligations as a landlord/owner. This may involve extra ongoing costs, or costs to remedy the amount of maintenance required.
4. Family homes do best
In Hamilton, family-sized homes do particularly well on the rental market. Four-bedroom houses in Hamilton fetch, on average, between $450 and $520 per week. As for the strongest performing suburbs, Hamilton East/University, Te Kowhai/St Andrews/Queenwood, Dinsdale South/Frankton, Dinsdale North/Nawton and Flagstaff/Rototuna have recently experienced the strongest rental growth for family-sized properties with three to five (or more) bedrooms.
5. Landlord responsibilities
When you turn your personal home into a rental, you will take on the mantle of landlord, which comes with its own set of responsibilities. This includes finding and screening tenants, conducting or arranging inspections, repairs and maintenance. It’s a lot to manage—especially if you’re no longer living in the region. It’s why so many investors hire professional property managers to take care of the day-to-day running of their properties. Moreover, their fees are tax deductible.
Important note: If you’re leaving the country for more than 21 days, you’ll need to either appoint someone as your landlord in your stead or hire a property manager.
6. Tax implications
If you turn your home into a residential investment, be aware that you may not be able to make tax claims against it. It always pays to talk to a professional accountant to make sure you set up your home-turned-rental properly to avoid issues with tax, ownership and debt allocation.
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