Tag Archives: Column

Who’s To Blame For The Rising Cost Of Property?

Olly Newland’s column May 2012 Almost on a daily basis websites are full of angry people accusing ‘speculators’ of ramping up the price of property — supposedly pushing it out of reach for ‘the poor’ and first home buyers. ‘Bring … Continue reading →

Commercial Property — The alternative to residential

Olly Newland’s column April 2012 I have always been surprised by how some people react when I suggest they should investigate commercial property investment because it provides a very a good alternative to residential investment. It’s “too complicated”, they say. … Continue reading →

The Mood of the Market: 2012

Olly Newland’s column February 2012 2011 has come and gone — and for many it’s good riddance. It was a particularly tough year for some. The recession, both local and overseas, seemed to have no end. Hopefully 2012 will be … Continue reading →

Is another Boom around the corner? Even with the GFC?

Olly Newland makes the case for another property boom — and issues some warnings for those thinking of ‘jumpin’ on in’. Read his column here at www.OllyNewland.co.nz

Newland: While Mortgage Rates Are Low – Borrow More!

Olly Newland’s column October 2011 This may seem a little contrary to popular thinking at present but by being counter cyclical you will have a greater chance of profit and wealth creation than when interest rates are high. A few … Continue reading →

Which Way Now For the Market?

Olly Newland’s Column, June 2011 I HAVE IN SEVERAL PREVIOUS ARTICLES and columns predicted the rise in rentals, starting in Auckland and spreading like ripples in a pond throughout the country. Having just been to Australia and with the benefit … Continue reading →

The Game Changers

Olly Newland’s column March 2011 THE EVENTS OF THE PAST THREE YEARS (and especially the events of the past three weeks) have changed the economic environment to a new place for a long time to come. The changes have meant … Continue reading →

The Trouble with Housing

Olly Newland’s Column, February 2011 THE NEW YEAR has started with a bang (or shall we say a whimper? It depends on your viewpoint) when it comes to property and investment. A whole lot of new information has been released, … Continue reading →