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HOW DO YOU FIND GOOD PROPERTY DEALS?

by Salesh Chand 15 Apr 13

It's human nature to want a good deal, and that applies to buying property as much as anything else. Finding good property deals can have a significant influence on your wealth creation, whether you're buying your own home or an investment. There are several strategies..

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How Far Can Auckland House Prices Go?

by The Professional Trustee Team 16 Jun 15

The headlines read "House prices out of control", "House prices can't keep going up", "House prices are going to fall".  But are the headlines right? How far can house prices continue to climb?   Demand outweighed supply. Housing shortage pre Global Financial Crises (GFC) existed...

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It is with some interest that I watch the property and finance markets as the recent Reserve Bank rule (winding investor lending back to 60% loan-to-value ratio) starts to take effect and bite property investors.  You have to ask whether the Reserve Bank has manufactured..

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In my day to day interaction with clients I meet a lot of small business owners who are in their infancy. They are busy marketing their new business, finding customers and practising their particular expertise. Most budding entrepreneurs do not, however, willingly spend time thinking..

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With new tax rules for residential rental properties and stricter regulations for the banks, the market is a different beast for property investors to deal with compared to what it was 6-12 months ago. Here are my observations:Credit is tight. The banks have new rules that..

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Just like cooking programs dominate our TV space, articles on property occupy our print media. Not that there's anything new in this. There's nothing so dear to Aucklanders' hearts as real estate and the desire to discuss and critique all things property.  What is somewhat new,..

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How to Attract Money Honey

by The Professional Trustee Team 17 Apr 12

Over the coffee cups recently, my girlfriends and I started to discuss how our personalities affected the way we looked at things in the world.  My Bestie said she thought I was one of the most black and white people she had ever met.  The..

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How To Avoid Fighting Over Money

by The Professional Trustee Team 11 May 11

Recently I had a conversation with one of my friends who told me she was constantly fighting with her nearest and dearest over money. They just didn't seem to be able to agree on what they should do financially. She felt they should clean up some..

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How to Change your Money Outcomes

by The Professional Trustee Team 08 Feb 13

Today I talk about the your money outcomes and how to change our thoughts. How you think about money and what drives your thinking about money is determined by a number of factors, like your up bringing or your culture.  I hope you enjoyed my..

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