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Solvency is a subject that can be challenging for our clients and can cause some distress when not understood correctly. This is not a very festive subject, but it's important to address it during these uncertain times we are currently going through.What is a solvent..
Read ArticleIf you are in business, have debt, or need to work to earn an income, you probably already know it’s a good idea to have risk nsurance (health, life, trauma, income protection etc.). What you possibly don’t know, is that you are likely entitled to..
Read ArticleThe Reserve Bank (RBNZ) surprised at their recent Official Cash Rate review on the 29th of November with their adoption of a relatively hawkish tone and the suggestion that we may not have seen the end to cash rate increases. They increased their own projection for..
Read ArticleToday I'm going to talk to you about the Government Budget which was delivered yesterday, Thursday 16 May 2013. It's being called the Bland Budget because ultimately, it didn't really rock anyone's world. It's not an election year and so no real goodies were handed..
Read ArticleHello 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 ArticleIn Chinese horoscopes, 2014 is the Year of the Horse. As we all know, in horse racing there are some horses that are a sure fire bet to back. Then there are the horses you'd wished you'd backed. Finally, there are the nags you'd rather..
Read ArticleBelow are my final seven financial tips. 1. Staying on top of the IRD This is my 29th year in business. Over that time, I've met many people and dealt with a myriad of issues. Here's one thing that's common amongst them all – no..
Read ArticleThere is a significant misinterpretation and misunderstanding between the role of a bookkeeper and that of an accountant. If you don’t know the difference it can negatively impact upon you (possibly seriously). But if you understand each role and utilise them appropriately, it can be..
Read ArticleAt Property Ventures we are increasing our focus on new builds as investments because we see tremendous advantages from a financing perspective. Not only do investors get pristine new and low maintenance properties in better areas, they get the benefit of 80% LVRs and tax..
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