Commercial Lease Agreement NZ: Gross vs Net Lease Explained
A few years back, I sat down with an investor who’d just bought his first commercial building in Auckland. He was beaming — the numbers...
Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) NZ: What Every Commercial Owner Must Know
A few years back, an Auckland building owner rang me in a mild panic. He’d just received a letter from council about a building warrant...
Seven Years In: Why I Started AssetPro — and What We’ve Built
I started AssetPro in mid-2018. Seven years later, we manage over $550 million of commercial property for 22 clients across New Zealand. This is the...
How to Choose a Commercial Property Manager in Auckland
If you own commercial property in Auckland, you've probably had the experience of switching property managers and wondering why you didn't do it sooner. Here's...
How Rent Reviews Work in NZ Commercial Property: A Landlord’s Guide
Rent reviews are one of the most important — and most misunderstood — aspects of commercial property leasing in New Zealand. Whether you're a landlord...
What Does a Commercial Property Manager Actually Do? A Complete NZ Guide
If you own commercial property in New Zealand and you've ever wondered whether you need a professional commercial property manager — or what exactly they...
OPEX Explained: A Complete Guide to Operating Expenses in NZ Commercial Property
If you own or lease commercial property in New Zealand, understanding OPEX is essential. Operating expenses — commonly called OPEX — are one of the...
The Carpark Conversation I Still Think About 25 Years Later
I've been in property for 25 years. I made an embarrassing mistake near the beginning of that time, sitting across from a GM in one...