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					<title>Building Warrant of Fitness Fee Increase</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4463-building-warrant-of-fitness-fee-increase.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 13:22:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Dennis McMahon McMahon Commercial mcmahoncommercial



I write on behalf of over 600 commercial property owners whom entrust Property Managers Limited to manage their commercial property interests on their behalf.
Our concern is driven from a recent notice by Tauranga City Council advising all building owners and managers that the Building Warrant...]]></description>
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Dennis McMahon McMahon Commercial mcmahoncommercial



I write on behalf of over 600 commercial property owners whom entrust Property Managers Limited to manage their commercial property interests on their behalf.
Our concern is driven from a recent notice by Tauranga City Council advising all building owners and managers that the Building Warrant...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Third wettest rainfall</title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 13:17:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Weather Eyewith John Maunder



Rainfalls in Tauranga in the month of April were the third wettest since records began in 1898.
The graph shows the range of rainfalls from a high of 383mm in 1911 to a low of 10mm in 1958.
The rainfall for April 2013 was&nbsp;286mm - a &ldquo;near record&rdquo; rainfall showing that sometimes a &ldquo;near record&rdquo;...]]></description>
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Weather Eyewith John Maunder



Rainfalls in Tauranga in the month of April were the third wettest since records began in 1898.
The graph shows the range of rainfalls from a high of 383mm in 1911 to a low of 10mm in 1958.
The rainfall for April 2013 was&nbsp;286mm - a &ldquo;near record&rdquo; rainfall showing that sometimes a &ldquo;near record&rdquo;...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Securing a tenant in today’s market</title>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:47:00 +1300</pubDate>
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Dennis McMahon McMahon Commercial mcmahoncommercial



Since late last year we have seen a significant upswing in leasing activity across the commercial portfolio we manage.
Over the last five weeks in particular we have managed to achieve five new Agreements to Lease, all for good tenures and acceptable square metre rates. The incentives required...]]></description>
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Dennis McMahon McMahon Commercial mcmahoncommercial



Since late last year we have seen a significant upswing in leasing activity across the commercial portfolio we manage.
Over the last five weeks in particular we have managed to achieve five new Agreements to Lease, all for good tenures and acceptable square metre rates. The incentives required...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>When good news is bad news</title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:41:00 +1300</pubDate>
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Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz



I can&rsquo;t remember the last time a TV financial report started with positive news, despite the actual results of the global market and, more particularly, our market being spectacular. We all know bad news sells, but don&rsquo;t forget where the crowd goes is often the last place you want to...]]></description>
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Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz



I can&rsquo;t remember the last time a TV financial report started with positive news, despite the actual results of the global market and, more particularly, our market being spectacular. We all know bad news sells, but don&rsquo;t forget where the crowd goes is often the last place you want to...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Watch those demerit points</title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:16:00 +1300</pubDate>
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Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin



Those of us used to jumping in the car to go everywhere and anywhere need to be careful about our speed and those demerit points this summer.
It&rsquo;s also worth noticing there are some other demerit point traps.
I&rsquo;m not going to get into an argument about whether speed cameras and hidden police cars with radar...]]></description>
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Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin



Those of us used to jumping in the car to go everywhere and anywhere need to be careful about our speed and those demerit points this summer.
It&rsquo;s also worth noticing there are some other demerit point traps.
I&rsquo;m not going to get into an argument about whether speed cameras and hidden police cars with radar...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Optimism in the property market</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:50:00 +1300</pubDate>
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Dennis McMahon McMahon Commercial mcmahoncommercial



As we approach the end of another fairly difficult year, there are signs that the commercial property sector may finally be turning a corner.
At a recent Bayleys auction in Auckland, six tenanted retail properties sold at yields of below 7 per cent.
The Turners and Growers Building in Mount...]]></description>
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Dennis McMahon McMahon Commercial mcmahoncommercial



As we approach the end of another fairly difficult year, there are signs that the commercial property sector may finally be turning a corner.
At a recent Bayleys auction in Auckland, six tenanted retail properties sold at yields of below 7 per cent.
The Turners and Growers Building in Mount...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Protect yourself at all times</title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:47:00 +1300</pubDate>
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Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz



These five words are the most important spoken by a boxing ref before a bout, as Kiwis we could learn a lot from this. 
For all of those that don&rsquo;t know I have been talked into the TECT Lord of Ring Boxing event being held in December 2012. While not quite the same as being chased down by an...]]></description>
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Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz



These five words are the most important spoken by a boxing ref before a bout, as Kiwis we could learn a lot from this. 
For all of those that don&rsquo;t know I have been talked into the TECT Lord of Ring Boxing event being held in December 2012. While not quite the same as being chased down by an...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Perils of Leasehold Property</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:21:00 +1300</pubDate>
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Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin



Once again, the perils of purchasing leasehold land have been exposed in the latest controversy over ground rental payments at the Scene Three apartments in Auckland.&nbsp;
The owners of these leasehold properties are facing prospective increases of 470 per cent in ground rent for their Scene Three apartments.
&nbsp;Some...]]></description>
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Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin



Once again, the perils of purchasing leasehold land have been exposed in the latest controversy over ground rental payments at the Scene Three apartments in Auckland.&nbsp;
The owners of these leasehold properties are facing prospective increases of 470 per cent in ground rent for their Scene Three apartments.
&nbsp;Some...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Finding the right bank</title>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:29:00 +1300</pubDate>
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Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin



It feels like it is a real war out there. Everywhere you look the banks are fighting for business, offering competitive interest rates; contributions to legal fees, to valuation fees, and to bank fees.&nbsp;
After all, when there isn&rsquo;t much new business around, the only way for a bank to grow is to entice another...]]></description>
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Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin



It feels like it is a real war out there. Everywhere you look the banks are fighting for business, offering competitive interest rates; contributions to legal fees, to valuation fees, and to bank fees.&nbsp;
After all, when there isn&rsquo;t much new business around, the only way for a bank to grow is to entice another...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Saving is as simple as 1, 2, 3</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:11:00 +1300</pubDate>
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Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz



Following on from my previous piece, I am going to continue to discuss the merits of saving.
Last time I spoke about how Benjamin Franklin used his savings to change his life. I want to now address the most used excuse for not saving &ndash; &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t have enough money&rsquo;. I am sorry...]]></description>
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Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz



Following on from my previous piece, I am going to continue to discuss the merits of saving.
Last time I spoke about how Benjamin Franklin used his savings to change his life. I want to now address the most used excuse for not saving &ndash; &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t have enough money&rsquo;. I am sorry...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>The cost of not contracting out</title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:08:00 +1300</pubDate>
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Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin



Following on from my comments about marriage (albeit gay marriage), I was talking with my better half, family law specialist and Mackenzie Elvin partner, Fiona Mackenzie the other day after an interesting discussion with some clients.&nbsp;
The clients were a couple who were about to enter into a new relationship.&nbsp;...]]></description>
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Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin



Following on from my comments about marriage (albeit gay marriage), I was talking with my better half, family law specialist and Mackenzie Elvin partner, Fiona Mackenzie the other day after an interesting discussion with some clients.&nbsp;
The clients were a couple who were about to enter into a new relationship.&nbsp;...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>The Well-Armed Lamb Principle </title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:12:00 +1300</pubDate>
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Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin



So, I see that the latest piece of really important legislation to restore our economy has hit the table, namely, the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill aka &ldquo;the Gay Marriage Bill&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Now I don&rsquo;t want to get into a discussion about the rights and wrongs of this bill, rather it did...]]></description>
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Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin



So, I see that the latest piece of really important legislation to restore our economy has hit the table, namely, the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill aka &ldquo;the Gay Marriage Bill&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Now I don&rsquo;t want to get into a discussion about the rights and wrongs of this bill, rather it did...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Time to auction the ranch</title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:48:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Graeme Elvinof Mackenzie Elvin



When you look to market your property you may be told, &ldquo;yes, go to auction, your property is sure to sell &hellip;..before the auction&hellip;.. at the auction&hellip;.. or after the auction&rdquo; &ndash; hmmm.
There are advantages in going to auction; the limited and concentrated time frame builds the tension,...]]></description>
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Graeme Elvinof Mackenzie Elvin



When you look to market your property you may be told, &ldquo;yes, go to auction, your property is sure to sell &hellip;..before the auction&hellip;.. at the auction&hellip;.. or after the auction&rdquo; &ndash; hmmm.
There are advantages in going to auction; the limited and concentrated time frame builds the tension,...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Perceived choices a slippery slope</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/3541-perceived-choices-slippery-slope.html</link>
					<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:19:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz



One of my favourite quotes from Jim Morrison in the American Prayer album is: &ldquo;Did you know freedom exists in a school book?&rdquo;
What Morrison is referring to is that freedom can have many guises depending on who you are and what situation you find yourself in. For me and many others, freedom...]]></description>
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Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz



One of my favourite quotes from Jim Morrison in the American Prayer album is: &ldquo;Did you know freedom exists in a school book?&rdquo;
What Morrison is referring to is that freedom can have many guises depending on who you are and what situation you find yourself in. For me and many others, freedom...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Car sales on the rise</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/3495-car-sales-on-rise.html</link>
					<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:28:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Jonathan Allenfrom Car Connexxion



In the past month we have been busy redeveloping the Cranston Cars Site beside the Fire station while also keeping sales ticking over at the old site.
I&rsquo;m sitting here looking out on this amazing huge new site thinking how positive a sign it is for all in the industry!
We are not the only ones opening new...]]></description>
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Jonathan Allenfrom Car Connexxion



In the past month we have been busy redeveloping the Cranston Cars Site beside the Fire station while also keeping sales ticking over at the old site.
I&rsquo;m sitting here looking out on this amazing huge new site thinking how positive a sign it is for all in the industry!
We are not the only ones opening new...]]></content:encoded>
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