Articles by ‘Ed Mcknight
3 ways unscrupulous landlords take advantage of tenants
Ed McKnight
3 ways unscrupulous landlords take advantage of tenants
The bad habits investors need to quit right now (according to a landlord).
Why waiting for the bottom of the market could cost you a packet
Ed McKnight
Why waiting for the bottom of the market could cost you a packet
It sounds simple: wait for house prices to hit rock bottom and swoop in.
Revealed: The ‘cheap’ NZ towns where house prices are rising fast
Ed McKnight
Revealed: The ‘cheap’ NZ towns where house prices are rising fast
It’s less of a tale of two cities and more of a tale of two islands.
The biggest monthly spike in house prices since 2021 - or is it?
Ed McKnight
The biggest monthly spike in house prices since 2021 - or is it?
One set of numbers shows the housing market has bounced back big time.
The dark side of having a big mortgage (the one you didn’t think about)
Ed McKnight
The dark side of having a big mortgage (the one you didn’t think about)
Leverage is a double-edged sword.
Do NZ house prices really double every 10 years?
Ed McKnight
Do NZ house prices really double every 10 years?
Growth is taken as gospel but the numbers tell a different story.
Owning vs renting in New Zealand – which is cheaper?
Ed McKnight
Owning vs renting in New Zealand – which is cheaper?
At some point in their lives, Kiwis will be asking this question.
What landlords and tenants are really fighting over
Ed McKnight
What landlords and tenants are really fighting over
The biggest cause of complaints to the Tenancy Tribunal revealed.
Revealed: Banks put the brakes on ‘secret’ mortgage rate discounts
Ed McKnight
Revealed: Banks put the brakes on ‘secret’ mortgage rate discounts
Four behind-the-scenes changes that will hit borrowers hard.
Six reasons you shouldn’t buy a house right now
Ed McKnight
Six reasons you shouldn’t buy a house right now
There’s a lot of uncertainty still in the housing market.
The Kiwi economist who’s putting his money where his mouth is on house prices
Ed McKnight
The Kiwi economist who’s putting his money where his mouth is on house prices
Six reasons why Ed McKnight has pulled forward his plans to buy.
New homes winners and losers: Where the 55,000 new homes will be fast-tracked
Ed McKnight
New homes winners and losers: Where the 55,000 new homes will be fast-tracked
Some regions will reap the benefit of the Government’s new legislation.
What can you buy in Auckland for less than $500,000?
Ed McKnight
What can you buy in Auckland for less than $500,000?
First-home buyers shouldn’t get scared off by the median house price.
24 hours v four months: How long does it take to sell a house in New Zealand?
Ed McKnight
24 hours v four months: How long does it take to sell a house in New Zealand?
If you’re looking for a quick buck, prepare to be disappointed.
Revealed: The renovations that can add up to $400,000 to the value of a home
Ed McKnight
Revealed: The renovations that can add up to $400,000 to the value of a home
New data shows the impact of new bathrooms and extra bedrooms.
Four pressing questions for anyone thinking of buying a house right now
Ed McKnight
Four pressing questions for anyone thinking of buying a house right now
Here’s what the data says.
Revealed: The most expensive regions to rent a home in NZ
Ed McKnight
Revealed: The most expensive regions to rent a home in NZ
Some renters are handing over nearly half of their earnings to their landlord.
Interest rate fight: Which bank is the king of cuts?
Ed McKnight
Interest rate fight: Which bank is the king of cuts?
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