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I wonder if the Reserve Bank's enthusiasm for introducing debt-to-income ratios has more to do with social agenda than strengthening the economy and protecting the banking system. In the Professional Trustee Team's August blog, we note that debt-to-income ratios (DTIs) are potentially dangerous and that they can..
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- Penny Darwin, February 2024
Gilligan Rowe and Associates is a chartered accounting firm specialising in property, asset planning, legal structures, taxation and compliance.
We help new, small and medium property investors become long-term successful investors through our education programmes and property portfolio planning advice. With our deep knowledge and experience, we have assisted hundreds of clients build wealth through property investment.
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Property strategy meeting
Meet with one of our senior property consultants to discuss your long-term plans for property investment and formulate a strategy for achieving them.
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Events and courses
We offer both online and in-classroom education to help you move forward with your property investing.
- Property Investment & Education seminar - market commentary and introduction to property investment strategies that are effective in the current environment. This free event is available on demand online, or via live Zoom webinar.
- Property School 7-module online course, available on demand online and from time to time via live Zoom webinar.
- Property Development School, online course with over 20 hours of video on how to develop residential property.
- Online resources, including video content, articles and quizzes.
Online apps
Wealth Suite is a powerful online learning, analysis, planning and forecasting resource. There are four key components, and you can choose to use one, some or all of them.
Wealth Tracker
• Cash flow analysis for home, property and business • Overview of total equity, debt and market value of assets • Analysis of home expenses and income
Wealth Forecaster
• Set retirement goals. • Analyse when you will be able to retire based on your current path. • Input 'what if' scenarios and see how they impact when you will reach your goals (e.g. what if I buy two investment properties in the next five years?)
Property Analyst
Property analysis calculators for current and future investments, including: • Trade (flip) • Buy-to-hold• Subdivision• Land banking• Houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs).• Due diligence tool
Resources and Learning
Videos, articles and quizzes related to
property taxation, and asset protection
to further your education
Research Tools
Access to Property Guru and RPMZ, the analysis tools used by property professionals
(discounted rate negotiated by GRA and NZPM for our clients).
Accounting and tax structures
If you are new to Gilligan Rowe & Associates, we can offer you a free initial meeting with a senior consultant to review your current structure and discuss your accounting needs. In this meeting we will discuss ways to optimise tax and protect your assets so you are in the best position going forward.
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Tax & Property Videos
Free to view videos on property, tax, finance and related topics, recorded from live GRA webinar events and presentations
Educational books
Written by GRA managing director Matthew Gilligan, we offer two books:
$45 incl GST
By Matthew Gilligan
If you want to know how to invest in residential property in a way that maximises your chances of success and minimises risk, this is the right book for you.
Matthew Gilligan provides a fresh look at residential property investment from an experienced investor’s vi..... More
$40 incl GST
By Matthew Gilligan
Interested in paying less tax, property investment structures, trusts and protecting your assets? This is the right book to read.
Try asking two lawyers and two accountants "How should I own my property and business assets?" You will likely get four different ans..... More
Insurance alliances
Insurance is a necessary part of mitigating risk – both for your properties and for yourself personally. GRA recommend these insurance providers. Contact them to find out more and to get no-obligation quotes.
Initio. House, contents, landlord, and car insurance.
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Risk Direct Personal risk insurance (health, life, income protection etc.)
For a free risk assessment visit www.riskdirect.co.nz
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