If you've ever wondered whether gold and precious metals belong in your investment portfolio, you're not alone. Many Kiwi investors are curious about these "alternative" assets but aren't sure where to start. In this article I look at the sorts of things you need to..
Read ArticleIn spite of the opinions of the previous government and some of the public, property investors, whether large-scale landlords or “mum and dad” investors, are actually important contributors to New Zealand’s economy. Every investment property purchased sets off a chain reaction of economic activity: banks issue..
Read ArticleIf 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 ArticleWith interest rates easing and the property market evolving, the next two years could be a window of opportunity for savvy property investors. If I were planning on investing in the market today, the strategy outlined below is what I’d be using to get ahead.1...
Read ArticleI’m often asked, “What do you look for when buying properties?”Here are some of my tips.Know your strategyWork out your property strategy based on your long-term goals and your household situation. For example, are you looking to build a buy-to-hold portfolio that will provide cashflow..
Read ArticleRecently, I have been asked by several property investors about what is happening in the market and what I am doing. I still believe property investing is one of the safest forms of investment to create passive income and intergenerational wealth, and I am still..
Read ArticleOver the last few years, landlords have faced a number of challenges that impact their ability to properly maintain their rental properties and meet their financial obligations. Like any other business owner, as a property investor it’s important that you adapt to market changes and..
Read ArticleProperty investment has long been a tried and tested means of building wealth for retirement. Even in the current environment (with tax rules targeting property investment, tough borrowing criteria, rising interest rates, and a property market that is cooling in many areas), knowledgeable investors are..
Read ArticleHi Salesh, I just wanted to send you an email on behalf of GRA to say how fantastic we have found your company to date. As you know, Ben and I joined GRA a couple of months ago and have just found you so amazingly helpful in getting our new property set up correctly and sorted out. We have what I would consider a rather complicated structure as a result and it’s a fantastic feeling to know that we are getting everything done in the best way possible. We have just had approval to put a minor dwelling on the property which will make a massive difference in terms of cash flow and obviously value, something we would never have even thought of without GRA and which we are very excited about. During the buying process we attended a seminar with Matthew and from the outset thought he was fab. We therein signed up for property school and found this nothing short of fantastic. The content was relevant, up to date and comprehensive, but more importantly it was taught in a way that we could actually understand and really get value out of. I wanted to mention also, that everybody GRA have recommended to us has been just so efficient and absolute masters at what they do. A wonderful network of people that we feel very lucky to now be able to call on. From Kris Pederson and Bryan Rist who put our mortgage together to the insurance guys they then referred us to, I’m super impressed. Within GRA, Ellery has probably turned things around for us faster than I’ve ever known before, something which we appreciated so very much when it came to crunch time. She’s always a pleasure to deal with and again, we’re stoked. We’ve just settled on the property today and are about to go and get the keys. I’m pretty pumped and hence this email is probably rather excitable. So, a massive thank you to you Salesh, the partners for such a fabulous 6 weeks at property school and everyone at GRA for their help. May this be the start of our property empire. Thanks again, - A & B - July 2015
Investing in residential property?
If you're investing in residential property, seeking to maximise your ability to succeed and minimise risk, then this is a 'must read'.
Matthew Gilligan provides a fresh look at residential property investment from an experienced investor’s viewpoint. Written in easy to understand language and including many case studies, Matthew explains the ins and outs of successful property investment.