A shift in thinking
The traditional Kiwi dream has been to own a house in the suburbs on a quarter-acre section. Owning a three-bedroom home with plenty of garden, preferably on a flat piece of land, was what many people aspired to. But finding…
The traditional Kiwi dream has been to own a house in the suburbs on a quarter-acre section. Owning a three-bedroom home with plenty of garden, preferably on a flat piece of land, was what many people aspired to. But finding…
It’s widely reported how difficult it is for young people to get on the property ladder. But that’s not strictly true and here are some tips that will help if this is something you are considering. Set a goal, create…
In my property coaching practice, I have noticed chattels valuations are a key aspect which is often overlooked. Because of this, many investors are missing out on valuable tax deductions - and extra money in their back pocket! Why are…
As many a commentator has said over the years. If you are the smartest member of your team you are in trouble. Property investors who are successful have a good support network, i.e. mentor, accountant, lawyer, mortgage broker, etc. Obviously,…
O.P.M. - Other People's Money - is a very interesting concept. It would have to be the most widely used method of acquiring wealth. Saving alone does not produce enough to create wealth due to the constraints on how much…
To increase the value of your investment property, you can do little things like: Add a deckRepaint throughoutAdd a garageWaterblast the exterior These sorts of things add value for you and also will enable you to get a better tenant…
You are the key to great property investing. Why? I hear you ask. Your knowledge Your ability to handle risk Your attitude Your ability to borrow money Your desire to learn It's all about YOU! The biggest one on the…
Stools have a tendency to fall over without 3 or 4 legs. The same goes for investing in property: For example: Leg one is the SolicitorLeg two is the AccountantLeg three is the Mortgage ProviderLeg Four is the Property Manager…
Here are my 4 top tips for aspiring property investors: Run it as a business. Property Investment is not a hobby. Treat it as a business and the business will treat you well in return. Create a plan, set goals,…
As an Investment Property Specialist I often meet people who want to utilise property as a tool for creating wealth, but are unsure of what steps to take in order to get the best return on their investment. One of…