New Zealand has generally been the land of property investment. Sure, one or two people here and there invested in the share market or managed...
CATEGORY
Investments
When is the best time to be in shares?
I love orchards and fruiting plants. So, I have a habit of visiting plant nurseries and gardening stores just to gather information, even when I’m...
Don’t change long term plans due to short term “noise”
You’re sitting in your nice, new, comfortable home. You bought it planning to live in it until you retire. Maybe longer. Given your age, you figure...
Why you should think of your adviser as your personal financial trainer
Growing up we had one of those indoor exercise bikes. You know the type, the ones you purchase with dreams of sweating off the pounds and getting...
Is Now a Bad Time to Invest? Making Financial Decisions Amid Uncertainty
With the world seeming to be in disarray and a number of economic factors turning negative, the questions clients are asking me most often all start...
3 tips on how to ensure your property investment strategy is fit for purpose amid changing regulations
If you’re an aspiring or current property investor, 2021 has been a year of upheaval, with regulatory changes coming at you thick and fast. Tax...
Clarity at Last – How Taxation of Property Investment is Changing
If you’re invested in property, or are considering investing in property, chances are you’ve been wondering how exactly the changes to property...
To Sell or Not to Sell? How To Determine Whether You Should Sell Your Investment Property
When investing in property for capital gain, the intention is usually to buy and hold for the long-term. But the ‘buy and hold' strategy shouldn't...
Options to Mitigate the Financial Impact of Property Investment Tax Changes
The recent Government changes to how property investments are taxed prompted concern among many property investors about the additional costs of...
Property Investment Tax Changes – What You Need to Know
The Government has announced changes to how property investments are taxed - and while some of the detail is yet to be determined, we wanted to get...
The Booming Property Market & FOMO – Financial Tips For Investing Success
They say financial markets are driven by the basic human instincts of fear and greed. Right now, I'd suggest that doesn't quite cover what's going...
Answering 5 Of The Top ‘What If’ Questions of Property Investment
I am keen to buy an investment property but what if…? Buying an investment property is a big decision, so you probably have a few questions. Here we...