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Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 7:25 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 2,568
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Cheaper flights on the way?

Leaf out of own book then ;)



Always wondered why it was called GLOBALwarming :confused:
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 7:22 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: mortagages!

They are called Homeloans and there is plenty of answers on this forum in the last few weeks on the same subject.

Search engine is your friend.

Simple answer is speak to the bank either you get...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 12:48 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 2,568
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Cheaper flights on the way?

Thats more like it :thumbup:



Thats one of my biggest concerns, the safety record of Qanats and Air New Zealand with the exception of Erebus has been second to none. Recently there have been a...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 12:38 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 1,867
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Rates

45 days notice if the Owner or their Family want to move into or sell the property.

90 days if they just want you out or they can apply to the tenancy tribunial to get you removed sooner if you...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 12:11 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 1,867
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Rates

In other words your not a permanant resident so you have no fixed future plans.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 12:09 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 1,847
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: What 1 bit of advice....?

Research and spend at least 6 months out here before commiting yourself.

Come out with eyes wide open but be prepared for what you dont expect.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 12:04 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 1,867
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Rates

Like I said that would depend on where you are renting, given that a landlord may be losing money they may also be inclined to sell on that risk knowing that the property has gained value or to...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 12:01 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 1,867
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Rates

Wher did I write "renting never pays"? I said it was dead money meaning it has no future capital investment.

I dont see it either as "buying at the bottom of the business cycle" its a home not a...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 11:54 am
Replies: 45
Views: 1,867
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Rates

Never really gave this a second thought but I guess been around Kiwis to long not to brag :p We have a Spa Pool but we never use it :blink:

I question the rates put on my property because our area...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 11:27 am
Replies: 45
Views: 1,867
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Rates

Could be right since we only have a 30 year mortgage at $148 per week, which is $60 and 20 years more than we were paying for our last place. Given the rent would most likely be $180 per week off...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 11:01 am
Replies: 102
Views: 5,043
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: auckland versus the rest of nz

Positive stuff about Auckland

1, Cheaper Petrol than the rest of the country (certainly not $1.69 as was charged in Ohakune last week :rofl:)
2, International Airport
3, Sky Tower
4, Kelly...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 10:44 am
Replies: 102
Views: 5,043
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: auckland versus the rest of nz

Yep well I am, your statement of
was incorrect. Its you Auckland folk that hold up the traffic when you get into the country because you not used to driving at the speedlimits ;) Only have to...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 10:12 am
Replies: 102
Views: 5,043
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: auckland versus the rest of nz

Sorry could you expalin in what referance your refering?

One thing NiseyOH you should understand is that I have seen the Northshore explode in size since I lived their 11 years ago. Albany was a...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 10:06 am
Replies: 59
Views: 2,568
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Cheaper flights on the way?

Maybe you should read the thread again.;)

So whats your view on the cheaper Flights market?
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 10:04 am
Replies: 45
Views: 1,867
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Rates

Renting is dead money unless your not really planning to stay put for to long? Of course takes away the worry of Rates though :p
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 9:55 am
Replies: 151
Views: 6,711
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Speeding fines

I probably got used to watching my speedo form the zillions of speed cameras in the UK :D

Last week I had some oink in a Legnum overtake me in a 80 kph zone because I slowed from 100kph. Only...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 9:33 am
Replies: 102
Views: 5,043
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: auckland versus the rest of nz

Maybe what I should say is that I would recommend that people travel around New Zealand spending a few days here and there before making judgements. Guess that because I had that chance spending...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 9:11 am
Replies: 151
Views: 6,711
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Speeding fines

Well as you know down in the middle of the North Island is a Mountain that people get attracted to.
Put it this way it was the busiest Weekend of the season and it felt like half of Auckland and...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 7:16 am
Replies: 102
Views: 5,043
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: auckland versus the rest of nz

Ok so who thinks I am putting them down just because they live in Auckland? Your right its your choice and not mine. Stay there keep away from the rest of New Zealand last thing we need is a over...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 1:12 am
Replies: 102
Views: 5,043
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: auckland versus the rest of nz

Auckland is just the Gateway which many people cant seem to get passed. To easy to slot in a pattern without taking the chances.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2007, 1:09 am
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Change of Career business

Sad to say I was being serious.

Think about it 20 people investing $100,000 each, Free unlimited sking for life.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 25th 2007, 10:41 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By Colin in the middle

Change of Career business

So here we are a bunch of British Migrants looking for a new life and maybe a New Career.

Do we enjoy the outdoor lifestyle would we like to own a slice of something we could probably never have...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 25th 2007, 10:34 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 1,867
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Rates

Yes well your seeing it from the confines of "JUST" Christchurch, the bigger picture is differant.
Now since this post was about Rates which do affect Rents then some Tenants are going to find a big...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 25th 2007, 7:02 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 1,867
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: Rates

Wont be so cocky in your reply aafter reading this :p

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10459924&ref=rss
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 25th 2007, 5:13 am
Replies: 54
Views: 4,269
Posted By Colin in the middle

Re: whats shocked you about new zealand

Where shall I start :p
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