2324 days ago

Would you pay $320k for a 42 m2 LEAKY apartment in West Auckland?

Maxim from Papatoetoe

The Ray White agent is asking $49k + estimated $270k share of the rebuild. It is just a one-bedroom unit (1C/30 Westward Ho, Glen Eden).

Since it is a leaky building then you'd have to stump up with a lot of cash. Don't people have better investment ideas for that much cash?

The ground-floor apartment is part of a large Glen Eden complex with a gym and has plans for a refurbished swimming pool (another "no-no" for an investor!)

The current build cost estimates were made by a quantity surveyor - a professional, whose job is to figure out construction costs. I hope it is a different QS, not the one that estimated the original costs of the SkyCity Convention Center :)

While the apartments currently have tenants, they may be forced to vacate during the rebuild (very likely!), meaning potential buyers could endure a period without rental income (roughly extra $20k per year of lost rental income).

That unit wasn't the only one for sale in the complex. Barfoot & Thompson were selling apartment 19E for $65,000 and apartment 7D for $81,000. Last November, the agency also sold 5E for $75,000.

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Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

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First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 41.5% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    41.5% Complete
  • 56.9% No, I enjoy it
    56.9% Complete
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Don't overthink this riddle...

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I have a silver sole
but no feet,
I make my living by bringing the heat.
What am I?

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2 days ago

Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?

The Doctors

Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.

For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.

Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
Find out more

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How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
  • 40.5% I prefer booking online whenever possible
    40.5% Complete
  • 24.2% Online booking is helpful but not essential
    24.2% Complete
  • 32.3% I prefer calling the clinic
    32.3% Complete
  • 3% I didn’t know online booking was available
    3% Complete
529 votes