We are, like so many others in the Christchurch region deeply affected by the devastating earthquake and the upheaval in live as a consequence that has been accepted as an unforeseen disaster. But for landlords man made disasters are still to come, which are not so deeply devastating but more difficult to accept related to the tax law changes for investors.

That all happens in the shadow of the EU Finance Crisis where the EU is hoping that China becomes the driving force to mange what the industrial nations in Europe can’t fix on their own. China is now the undisputed centre, continuing to buy everything from everyone at good prices. You need to make your own conclusions how that might affect your business in New Zealand.

If landlords were waiting for a good time to sell, now it might be a good time. And for landlords decided to stay, now is a good time to review rents. The level of rental supply in my area is on the lowest level, I have seen so far. We have got waiting lists for our prime properties and so you should have too. We use as marketing tool the Internet and get our tenants using our website. If you need tips and help for Internet marketing, we are happy to pass on our experiences. You can even list your properties on Online Shop Bargains.

Remember as I mentioned, now is a good time for cash flow. Don’t miss as you will see more people retire off the back of this fiasco than any time previously I believe because the opportunities are unprecedented.

Klauster