Recent content by kian_shaw

On transport, separate everyday access from occasional convenience. If there is one destination you travel to regularly, name it and give an acceptable arrival time. “Near a stop” alone doesn’t reveal whether the overall journey works.

On those numbers, it is an appreciation bet unless there is a clear, evidence-based route to higher rent. Is NZ$12,660 the annual gross rent, and does the NZ$289 already include vacancy, management, insurance, rates, maintenance and any condo-related fees? One omitted cost could materially widen...

I wouldn’t wait for completed sales before publishing it. Listing data can still be useful as a current indicator, provided the heading and notes say exactly what it measures. Completed sales arrive on a different timeline and answer a different question. I would, however, avoid presenting the...