Data shows New Zealand could be losing out on foreign capital with uncertainty around residential property rules for overseas buyers.

So what are the drawbacks to loosening property restrictions and opening borders?

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Data shows an increase in the number of days rental properties stand empty before being tenanted - for some regions, it's up to 35 days on average.

So, in a country where it used to be a nightmare to get a rental, who has to try harder?

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A neighbourhood in Christchurch has 24 new builds up for grabs - but you have to be over 45 to buy them.

The rules are more relaxed than retirement villages. Your family can come with, but at least one of the owners has to be over the age limit.

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Standalone homes, townhouses, and apartments - which is the most profitable?

CEO of Real Estate at Valocity joins Tim Beveridge to discuss property types and values.

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How can a three bedroom built in the '90s sell for significantly more than a new build of a similar size right down the street?

Driving through established suburbs, it's pretty easy to tell what has been built in the past five years, because they all look exactly the same.

Providing a higher quantity of housing has come at the cost of heritage and individuality.

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This week, property investment expert Ilse Wolfe joined Tim Beveridge to explain how to make the most out of your investment property.

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The Reserve Bank has dropped the OCR by another 25 basis points this week, putting it at 3.50%.

Many homeowners would have rushed to refix or float while waiting for the announcement in December, but at what point is it worth breaking your mortgage for a lower rate?

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Gone are the days of buying an investment property so affordable that the rent covered the mortgage.

But is the golden age of property investment really over - or just on hold?

Ed McKnight from Opes Partners says property can't be a short term investment.

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