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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..

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In 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..

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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,..

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  How to Avoid Buying a Property Lemon

by Salesh Chand 24 Jul 25

As 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..

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My 24-Month Property Investor Game Plan

by Salesh Chand 23 Jun 25

With 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...

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I’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..

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Recently, 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..

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Over 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..

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Property 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..

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