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The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening this Sunday between 6pm and 7pm.
No need to sign up or download an app. Just check your phone is on them list of capable makes and models and ensure your updates are up to date.
www.civildefence.govt.nz...
I've been asked to fix a few leaks around garden windows, conservatories and porches lately. Sometimes it's like looking for a needle in a haystack.
One recent job had water dripping down the roof window frame on a porch. The client had made a good job of siliconing around the exterior … View moreI've been asked to fix a few leaks around garden windows, conservatories and porches lately. Sometimes it's like looking for a needle in a haystack.
One recent job had water dripping down the roof window frame on a porch. The client had made a good job of siliconing around the exterior joins, yet still it leaked - lots.
Up on the ladder I noticed a dent on the tin roof where a roofer had missed the nail and bashed the ridge. There was a little pool underneath the nailhead and a tiny tear in the iron. So I sealed the damaged area and crossed my fingers.
I got a a nice surprise the other day in the Rangiora Pak n Save car park when the client told me that it had done the trick even after a torrential downpour.
So I guess the moral of this is where we see the water damage may a long way from where the leak is, so think like a drip and search uphill from where you see the water coming in. You may be surprised.
A sandwich made famous by delis in New York City has popped up on the menu at Kingsford Kitchen in R…
When choosing to make a property investment, the most important thing you can do is to approach the transaction
as a business decision.
You are not buying a home - which is an emotional purchase, and as much about listening to your heart as to your head. The property investment dream is to… View moreWhen choosing to make a property investment, the most important thing you can do is to approach the transaction
as a business decision.
You are not buying a home - which is an emotional purchase, and as much about listening to your heart as to your head. The property investment dream is to secure a high yield property in an area which will ultimately allow you to make good capital gains.
Therefore one of the most important calculations you will need to make is what the yield of a particular property will be. Yield is simply the rent a property could earn over a year, expressed as a percentage of the purchase price: Example, a $350,000 property rented at $350 a week will return a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
You can then use this figure to compare the returns you could get from a property against those provided by other types of investments, such as shares or bank deposits.
Whilst the gross rental yield is a simple calculation to use it's important to note that it doesn't take expenses into account. A property may have a high rental yield but may also have high expenses, making the rental return low when taken into consideration.
If you do want to want a more precise calculation you will need to know (or estimate) the total expenses of property including both purchasing and transaction costs (legal fees, building inspections, any start up loan fees, etc.) and annual costs such as vacancy costs (lost rent and advertising), repairs and maintenance, property management fees, home and contents insurance, rates etc.
As a general rule of thumb, cheaper houses will achieve better yields than more expensive properties.
Knowing all the extra costs can be daunting, however a Harcourts Twiss-Keir property manager can put you in touch with finance and tax specialists for assistance when deciding on an investment property.
A North Canterbury woman who discovered issues with her immigration status when she tried to book a …
The Hurunui District Council is working on an application for funding to repair three historic build…
Proud vexillophile (flag collector) Jim Roscoe is disappointed at the theft of a New Zealand flag fr…
Thirteen people have been killed and 48 seriously injured on the stretch of State Highway 1 between …
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I've been selling barerooted treeferns,harvested from private land that's going to be cleared,for nearly 20 years,supplying local garden centres,the UK export market and direct to the … View moreFrom $20 each for wee ones and guaranteed to survive.(conditions apply).
Discounts for larger orders.
I've been selling barerooted treeferns,harvested from private land that's going to be cleared,for nearly 20 years,supplying local garden centres,the UK export market and direct to the public sales.
Please tx Carl on 0204PUNGAS (786427) To order.
I can deliver.
Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.
We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 … View moreDear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.
We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 of Resene paints, wood stains and painting accessories for them to complete their local projects.
Please join us in congratulating:
1) Waipu Evolution - nominated by Philippa Ross
2) Ngaruawahia Community - nominated by Jannaya Herbes
3) Vaka Tautua (Mangere, Auckland) - nominated by Anele Siaopo
4) Eastside Community (Masterton) - nominated by Maria Bennett
5) Tokomaru Community - nominated by Caitlyn Veerbeek
6) Glen Innes Community (Auckland) - nominated by Sara Haddon
7) Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts - nominated by Rodney Thompson
8) Westport 7 day makeover - nominated Graham Howard-Mills
9) Belfast Playcentre (Christchurch) - nominated by Chris O'Rourke
10) Otari Wilton School (Karori, Wellington) - nominated by Raylyn Christian
11) Potter Home (Whangarei) - nominated by Mandy Beazley
12) Pukenui Forest signage project (Onerahi) - nominated by Shirley Peterson
Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to these twelve wonderful winners.
ALSO: keep an eye out next month for the Splash of Christmas Colour Cheer with your chance to vote on who gets a painty present. More soon!
Hi we are looking for lab x puppy we can offer a loving home large garden and lots of love and walks please if anyone know any one let me know thanks
Good news Hanmer Springs, you can now tune in to Compass FM. The North Canterbury radio station has…
It was an historic day in North Canterbury education last week when 300 teachers from 16 Waimakariri…
Hi,
I’ve tried to go to Spagalimis in Kaiapoi twice recently and they’ve been closed. The second time there was mail wedged in the door. Have they closed down does anyone know?
Thanks
Have a garage sale downsizing 25th November (Saturday) 9am-2pm selling household items, Possum products collars,scarfs cushions etc, materials,cottons somethink for everyone come along and have a look you may beable to to some christmas shopping look forward to seeing you here.
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