Landlords, stop keeping your tenants
Renting, most of us have been there. Whether you once did, or still do, you have probably felt that pinch when realising that you’re spending so much of your hard […]
Why equity crowdfunding property isn’t property investment
Equity Crowdfunding Property A while back, I was invited by a mutual contact to attend an event about a new property investment model. Though I had my doubts, I decided […]
Five Reasons Capital Gains Tax is Not Welcome in New Zealand.
Earlier this year, the government’s Tax Working Group (TWG) recommended introducing a broad-based capital gains tax, a move that will affect a huge number of Kiwis. Here’s why the proposed […]
Don’t underestimate “Dreams come true”
We all have dreams, but we often tell ourselves “that won’t happen.” And often, we do nothing.
To the Young People
My son just turned 17, lately we have had some talks. Here is what we talked about
Credit Cards are on the Way Out
I often call them “liability cards”. Why? Because they are a liability. They don’t do any good to society as a whole as they allow you to spend before you earn
What Stops Our First Home Buyers?
I was asked at an APIA event: “What is the biggest obstacle first time buyers have?” I said “most of them are financially ready but mentally not ready.”
Ways to Increase the Rental Return
With property, it’s important to have a good income stream…
Are Interest Rates Going Up?
Every now and then I will have clients say to me “The interest rates are going up, and next year will be 7%”. I smile and reply, “So you’re the fortune teller?”
Buying a Business
Lately I have had clients coming to me looking for funding to buy a business. It could be a franchise food chain or an established health clinic…
