Hello Everyone (Free gifting promotion has finished) Well the New Year has well and truly started for us. In Trust Land we've conducted hundreds of Annual Trustee Meetings. Out of those ATM's we found a common issue arose – Gifting. So I thought I'd talk a..
Read ArticleHello Readers I hope you've enjoyed your Christmas break and are now fully rested, ready to tackle the New Year. Usually most of us have some spare time at the beginning of a new year and I recommend some of this time being used by..
Read ArticleChristmas is always a time for celebration but in my book, it's also a time for reflection and some forward thinking. "What did the year bring and what will the New Year look like?" are often questions that cross my mind as I see one..
Read ArticleIn the last couple of weeks I've been honoured to be able to speak at a couple of events, attended exclusively by women. These events focused on issues relevant to women such as maintaining a "work-life balance". I of course spoke about the issue of..
Read ArticleLife has a great way of teaching us lessons and one big lesson I've learned is this - if you get the right people on the bus, sitting in the right seats, life just flows a whole lot easier. So, what's this lesson got to..
Read ArticleDear Clients & Friends, Recessions bring about all sorts of changes. For example, in the legal world people stop purchasing houses, so lawyers often run out of conveyancing work. Conversely, money starts to get tight so people start to sue each other. This of course..
Read ArticleAn interesting case has recently been handed down from the Courts. This case now provides Parents with the rights to strip their children of inheritances. The judgment goes against what was previously believed good law. To date, we have all thought that parents owe a duty..
Read ArticleLast week a friend of mine unexpectedly passed away. His passing left behind many family members and friends in great pain. It also resulted in quite a nightmare when it came down to dealing with his business and his personal assets. Since this is a..
Read ArticleEveryone tells you to put your assets into Trust and they even tell you what benefits a Trust will bestow upon you but very rarely does anyone take the time to explain what a Trust actually is. Well this blog post is going to do..
Read ArticleProperty School showed me what I can do now and what I can aspire to - lots of options regardless of your position. I really liked the practical examples. - VM, June 2018
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.