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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..
Read ArticleThe 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...
Read ArticleIt 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..
Read ArticleIn 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..
Read ArticleWith 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..
Read ArticleHow the Reserve Bank’s New Toy can Affect Home and Investment Property Ownership
by The Professional Trustee Team 12 Aug 13Just 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,..
Read ArticleOver 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..
Read ArticleRecently 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..
Read ArticleToday 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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