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Is it a Good Time to Buy Investment Property?.. PLUS Associated Persons Update

by Matthew Gilligan 27 Jul 09

Many clients have been asking me if I think this is a better time to be investing in property in New Zealand. I think the answer is yes, but you need to be careful.The Good News: Immigration is on the rise - annualising at close..

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Supreme Court Awards Spouse 40 percent Of Inherited Property

by Matthew Gilligan 19 Jul 09

In case you missed it over the weekend, the NZ Herald article on a woman being awarded a share of her husband's 'inherited property' that pre-existed the relationship rewrote some relationship property rules. What Happened?The Supreme Court held that a woman who helped maintain an..

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Associated Persons: Update

by Matthew Gilligan 14 Jul 09

The much talked about new Association Rules are back before Parliament and unfortunately for those in the business of dealing in or developing property or erecting buildings, the Bill has not been substantially changed. The new expanded definition of association has largely survived the Select..

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Interest Rate Break Cost Analysis Tool

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Basic Property Due Diligence Checklist

Basic property due diligence checklist and general questions to consider before committing to a purchase.

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Non GST Registered Cashbook (No specific bank account)

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GST Registered Cashbook (Using one bank account)

Principal & Interest vs Interest-Only Loans Tool

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Interest Rate Break Cost Analysis Tool

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FREE REPORT: The 9 Deadly Sins of Setting Up a Family Trust

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Principal & Interest vs Interest-Only Loans Tool

One of our simplest but most helpful tools. Compare the monthly repayments between interest-only and principal and interest mortgages.

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Interest Rate Break Cost Analysis Tool

If you break your bank fixed interest rate, this tool shows you the break cost analysis.

Loan Calculator

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Principal & Interest vs Interest-Only Loans Tool

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Insurance For Property Investors

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Managing Your Property and Finding Tenants

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An expanded chapter from the book, Property 101 by Matthew Gilligan

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Non GST Registered Cashbook (No specific bank account)

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GST Registered Cashbook (No specific bank account)

GST Registered Cashbook (Using one bank account)

Principal & Interest vs Interest-Only Loans Tool

Property Accounting Tools

Interest Rate Break Cost Analysis Tool

Basic Property Due Diligence Checklist

Buy vs Rent Tool

Non GST Registered Cashbook (No specific bank account)

Non GST Registered Cashbook (Using one bank account)

GST Registered Cashbook (No specific bank account)

GST Registered Cashbook (Using one bank account)

Principal & Interest vs Interest-Only Loans Tool

Trustee Accounting Tools

Interest Rate Break Cost Analysis Tool

Loan Calculator

FREE REPORT: The 9 Deadly Sins of Setting Up a Family Trust

Principal & Interest vs Interest-Only Loans Tool

Personal Accounting Tools

Interest Rate Break Cost Analysis Tool

Loan Calculator

KiwiSaver Tool

Principal & Interest vs Interest-Only Loans Tool

Annual Forms & Record Keeping

General Annual Accounting Form

Home Office Accounting Form

Individual Annual Accounting Form

Australian Annual Accounting Form

Folder Tabs for good record keeping

Period End Checklist for gst and income tax (combined)

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Building Your Professional Team

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Managing Your Property and Finding Tenants

Property Development and Tax

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