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If you want to invest in property, but you don’t have enough funds, what can you do? Are you simply locked out of the market? Some of the most successful property investors started off with very little – they didn’t have significant savings, huge salaries,..
Read ArticleAs the saying goes: You make your money when you buy a property. In other words, if you buy the wrong property, or for the wrong price, you can suffer financially. But buying the right property for the right price will generate income for you..
Read ArticleWe got a good result this month, pushing back on Auckland Council's egregious development contributions charges which were proposed last year.I, along with Kirsty Merriman (developer), Simon O'Connor from Sentinel Planning, and the team at SANZ (www.sanz.nz, which Kirsty and I lead as a non-profit..
Read ArticleProperty Market Update with Matthew Gilligan and Tony Alexander June 2025
by Matthew Gilligan 14 Jun 25The property market is constantly moving, so it can be hard to keep up with what’s happening and which property investment strategies to use. To that end, on 10 June I held a Property Market Update webinar with Tony Alexander, which you can watch below...
Read ArticleDevelopment contributions are proposed to increase in Auckland to frankly non-viable levels from a development perspective, especially for affordable or middle-end houses. The following graphic shows before and after the proposed costs.Auckland Council asserts that development fees have no impact on house prices, claiming that..
Read Article•Exorbitant development contributions proposed•Disconnect between Council and developers in Auckland•Red zones emerging for sewer and fresh water making sites non-developable•Abuse of monopolies by local government and utility providers•Concern this will spread across New Zealand to other councilsI have noticed many of our property developer clients..
Read ArticleWith interest rates showing signs of decline, investor interest in the property market may be on the rise. As lending rates fall, the cost of owning a home often becomes more competitive with renting, a trend that could drive a shift in New Zealand’s housing..
Read ArticleInterest rates are still relatively high, so why are experienced investors getting themselves ready to buy property and arranging their finance now? It’s because savvy investors realise that the market is starting to turn, and those who are prepared will benefit. I recently filmed a..
Read ArticleKeeping abreast of market changes is an important part of making good business and property investment decisions. The rules and legislation around tax and finance change constantly, as does the property market as it moves through its various cycles of boom and bust. It can..
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Hi I received a copy of your Property 101 book as part of subscribing to the Property Investor magazine. Once I started reading I couldn’t put the book down. I have 4 investment properties (all based in Upper Hutt, Wellington) but never really understood the science of property investing. I am so much more informed now that I have read your book. After reading your book I will approach my next purchase differently and be a much more informed investor. The weblinks also provide great sources of information to follow up on and a property mentor will be someone I will definitely be seeking out. At the end of the book it included an offer for a discussion with GRA which I am keen to take up. Regards - GH - September 2015
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