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13-Jun-2018

How to set rent?

Setting your rent can be a bit of a Goldilocks Paradox: charge too much, you turn off inquiries; charge too little, you compromise the performance of your property. The right amount of rent will not only help you attract the right types of tenants, it also ensures the continued success of your rental portfolio. We asked five APIA investors to share their rent strategies and elab... read more
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09-Jun-2018

Ryan Smuts: 5 Non-negotiable habits of a top property investor

Understanding that property investment is a business and treating it as such is the foundation for becoming a successful property investor. Like any business, you will need to first determine what goals you have for your ventures, what your desired end position looks like so that you can ensure you get there. Having no goals when you invest is like driving around in your ... read more
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31-May-2018

Ryan Smuts: How to Invest your money when you are not a high income earner

I was always taught in relation to saving and investing that it is not the amount that counts, it’s where you put it – it’s allocation. Time is an investor’s best friend, and understanding the power of compounding interest, and other minor tricks can be the difference in turning a little into a lot. The median wage in NZ when annualized ends up being about $49,900, ... read more
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{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
30-Apr-2018

Bad investment habits you should toss right now

Let's be honest, even the most prolific investors get into the occasional funk and stuck on some pretty bad habits. Don't worry. Good practices are just as easily habit-forming as bad. Start by doing a quick stocktake on how you have been investing to identify any areas of weakness or poor practices that can be improved on. We have got together with some good friends of ours to ... read more
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{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
07-Nov-2017

What can property investors learn from Jeff Bezos?

Oh… so so much. There is something to be said about the man who manages to turn a garage operation into a global conglomerate in less than a quarter of a century. A lot of something to be said actually, and we are only scratching the surface today. One stand-out Jeff Bezos business philosophy has always struck a chord with me, and it should with you. On the fundamental ingredie... read more
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{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
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
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{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
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
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{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
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
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{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
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
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{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
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
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All round it has been one of those things Neil and I felt was really worthwhile belonging to. We have learned so much it has just built our confidence in what we are doing.

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I find the information obtained from various APIA meetings very useful in guiding my own property investment and rental management.  I also enjoy the networking opportunities with like-minded investors.  I am inspired by other investors’ success and find the more experiences and knowledge that I share with others, the more confident I become.  

Thanks to all APIA event organizers and administrators for your brilliant work. 

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I like talking to people and learning from their experience because it gives me the confidence to invest well. I think it is a knowledge thing. I now know I am doing things the right way.

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My APIA membership has become a total success.

Every time I attend a monthly or regional meeting I come away with so many useful and positive tips that have added value to my property investments and management.

Not only that, the website is a great place for practical advice and useful information. It has now evolved into an important resource for my business.

Talk about value for money! The discounts I have been getting at Bunnings when I present my APIA membership card have more than paid for my annual subscription!

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