Property values in Tauranga are down but not as strongly as in some areas of the country.

The latest QV valuations show Tauranga's property values declined by eight per cent in the last year, calculated over the three months ending June 2009 in comparison to the same period last year.
This affects more than merely the price of houses on the market. It also impacts on those trying to rent out their properties, creating the phenomena of the reluctant landlord. What is this reluctant landlord to do?

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