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10-Oct-2017
Financial risks when you buy off-the-plan
Over the course of the last few years, investors had made a lot of money buying properties off-the-plan. The overall idea is simple enough: an off-the-plan buyer can enjoy capital gains before having to service any interest costs. That was particularly the case in Auckland where settlements often got pushed out by lengthy council delays without any increase in purchase prices... read more
04-Jul-2017
How to build your B&H dream team
It is often said that real wealth with property comes with time. You are more likely to succeed if you take the long-term approach to accumulate both cash flow and capital gain over time. Which is why it is so important for any investor to build a strong investment team, not just for now, but for the long term. The goal here is for all the elements of your team to come together lik... read more
13-Jan-2017
Get ready for interest rate hikes
With interest rates having remained suppressed for as long as they have, chances are many investors are not entirely prepared for the coming rate rises. And rise they will. There is nothing sinister or extraordinary happening. The same economic entropy that has been pushing the rates down for so long is also responsible for nudging them upwards in recent months. And it is ha... read more
01-Jan-2017
How to prosper in 2017: 17 tips to become a better property investor
Fun fact, the month of January is named after the Roman god Janus. Janus had two faces - one looking backward, and the other looking forward. The ancient Romans imagined that on the 31st of December each year, Janus looked simultaneously backward to the year that was, and forward to the year that would be. And thus became the tradition of the new year's resolution when every Januar... read more
07-Sep-2016
Andrew Bruce: How do you start investing in this market - a cautionary note for first-time buyers
Andrew Bruce is the President of the Auckland Property Investors' Association and is passionate about sharing his experience with fellow investors. Property markets work in cycles, and currently, we are in the upper stages of this market cycle. When will it finish, nobody knows. Related article: What is a 'housing crisis'? It seems you can’t open the paper or online media these ... read more
06-Sep-2016
How to choose the right investment strategy for you?
When it comes to property, one size certainly doesn't fit all. And it is precisely for this reason that property has such populist appeal. Come at it from any angle by any means and you will have a good chance at building meaningful wealth with it. But the overabundance of information flooding Google on different investment strategies makes it near impossible for newbies to id... read more
08-Apr-2016
5 minutes with Jimmy Ho
Seven years ago a quietly spoken Jimmy Ho reached out to us. He had just signed up for an APIA membership and heard that we were looking for a volunteer to run one of our meeting groups. At 22, he had just left uni and entered into a career in traffic engineering. He was also, at the time, a fresh new investor. The rest, as it has often been said, was history. Over the last ... read more
22-Mar-2016
5 minutes with Lisa Dudson
Since making her investment debut 16, Lisa Dudson has been a busy lady. These days Lisa is being celebrated in the business community as a prolific investor, author, entrepreneur and seminar speaker. Over the years Lisa has played a pivotal part in helping ordinary people achieve extraordinary financial success by helping them identify their financial and investment needs in ... read more
25-Nov-2015
Simple steps to successful real estate investment in New Zealand
Rahul and Alika Rai moved to New Zealand in 1990 with little experience in property investment and a dream of early financial freedom. Fast forward 25 years later, the Rais are proud owners of a robust portfolio that spans over four countries making them the masters of their own destiny. Having experienced first-hand how enriching property investment can be for the ordinary peo... read moreRecent Posts
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- Rent: A classic landlord dilemma
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- Okay. Let's go.
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