Hello everybody. I'm sure everyone who attended will agree, the 2016 Property and Trust event on June 22nd was a very informative affair. Our speakers (Crockers and Westpac) imparted some valuable information which I know will assist us with our property portfolios. GRA's Trustee Services Director,..
Read ArticleThere is no doubt about it – Christmas is a magical time, filled with love and friendship and happy moments, especially those encompassing the opening of presents! It's also a time for reflection on the year past. This year has brought many changes. Banking policies..
Read ArticleEvery parent wants their children to have an equally good if not better life than what they've lived. To achieve that objective, parents tend to work hard to build up assets so they have something to leave their children when they die. This is done with..
Read ArticleThis week we had a question from a client which prompted this blog. They said they wanted to fix their mortgage at the lowest possible rate and they asked me where I saw interest rates going. It was a good question and it got my..
Read ArticleThe general consensus of opinion is interest rates are on the way down but the big questions still remain: when will the cuts come and how low will the rates go? BACKGROUND On 10 September 2015 the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut the..
Read ArticleHere's something interesting … our money is about to get a facelift. Initially introduced into New Zealand's money system in 1999, our bank notes have become a little dull. New bright notes, however, are going to be the norm from October 2015 onwards. The notes will..
Read ArticleWe all know trust law is a moving beast. The Court of Appeal recently demonstrated this when it released a judgement that had professional trustees using their little grey cells and thinking hard about their clients. The case involved a fairly traditional marriage, of reasonably..
Read ArticleMost people are aware that from 1 October 2015, residential property (with some exceptions) that is bought and sold within a two-year period will attract tax payable on capital gains made. This rule will apply to equally to individuals, companies and trusts. If a property..
Read ArticleRecently there has been a lot happening on the economic and political fronts which may have the propensity to affect our property and borrowing decisions. In these times, it can be difficult to decide what a sensible course of action to take is. If..
Read ArticleAll the speakers are very professional for their topic. They are all very knowledgeable. - Anon - December 2017
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