Author: apm
Long Term Maintenance Guidance
Final changes in the Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2022 came into effect on the 9 May 2024. One of the updated regulations aims to ensure there is an adequate Long-Term Maintenance Plan (LTMP) regime so let’s discuss the updates and some implications.(See s157C of the Amendment Act here)What...Read More→
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Estimated Useful Life of Property Chattels
If you own a rental property then you should be familiar with the chattel and the useful life of chattels in the property. Chattels refer to removable items that are not fixed to the property that can be depreciated separately e.g. fridge, stove, dishwasher, blinds, carpets, and curtains, just to name a few.All chattels have...Read More→
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How Governance of a Body Corporate Works
Whether you are living in, or own a property within a Body Corporate, it’s important to know the governance of a body corporate and how they are structurally organised.If you are a Chairperson, a Committee Member, or a regular Body Corporate owner then review the below diagram. We explain some unique features on the governance...Read More→
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apm Client Newsletter – April 2024
In this edition we discuss:From Bill – This A Word from Howard – The Residential Property Management – Why Body Corporate Management – IncoCommercial Property Management – Facilities Waiheke Escapes – Welcapm News – Meet our new team members, 7 Questions with This year’s tbc Kind regardsBill HighetManaging Directorapm A Word from Howard – tbcClick here to read more from Howard Kind regardsHoward MorleyDirectorapm...Read More→
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Congratulations to our 2024 Easter Colouring Competition Winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Easter Colouring Competition!We had the most entries this year since starting the competition so judging wasn’t easy! We love being able to display all the colourful Easter colouring entries in our office. A big congratulations to Category 1 (ages 5 years and below) prize winners:Humaid IsrathVivian ZhangHarper...Read More→
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apm Embraces a New Chapter of Growth and Opportunity
It is with great pleasure, (and some sadness) that we announce the next chapter in the growth and evolution of apm with Founder Howard Morley handing over management and control of the business to Bill Highet (Managing Director), supported by two families that share Bill’s strategy for the future, building on Howard’s 33 year legacy...Read More→
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2024 apm Easter Colouring Competition
It’s that time of year for our annual Easter colouring competition. We have two age categories for the colouring competition: Category 1 – For children ages up to 5 years. Category 2 – For children ages 6 -12 years. There will be a few Easter Eggs for each category to give away! How to Enter...Read More→
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Why Over 2,300 Landlords Trust Us With Their Rental Properties
As we embark on our journey into 2024, I want to start by expressing how grateful we are for the trust and confidence over 2,300 landlords have placed in us as a partner in rental and residential property management. We understand that in today’s dynamic property landscape, you have many options to choose from. Yet, time...Read More→
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Incoming Body Corporate Management Changes – Stage Three
Last year we highlighted and implemented some of the changes outlined in the Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and other matters) Amendment Act 2022 under the first two of three stages.These included changes to the disclosure regime, committee meetings, individualised bank accounts and areas concerning conflicts of interest and codes of conduct.The last stage...Read More→
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The new Government’s plans for Real Estate Investment
The new government has rolled out their 100-day action plan, but property owners and those in the property industry will be looking beyond the initial 100 days to see what proposed legislation changes will affect the industry. Let’s review some changes that may be on the horizon.1.Interest DeductibilityInterest was not deductible for residential property acquired...Read More→
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