First home buyer or experienced residential or commercial property investor? We have experience, and specialise, in all of these areas and we love to talk..
Confused about what rental income is taxable or which deductions landlords can claim? This blog covers key tax tips for property investors in New Zealand from smart repayments to depreciation strategies.
Investing in property is one of the most powerful ways to grow long-term wealth, but only when it’s done with the right strategy and structure behind it. It’s not just about finding the right property, it’s about setting yourself up with a lending approach that helps you scale, manage risk, and adapt as the market shifts.
So, you’ve just bought your first home, congratulations! Whether it’s your very first step onto the property ladder, or you’ve had a recent change in circumstances (like a new partner or growing family), now is the perfect time to reassess your insurance. Buying a house is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make, so it’s important to make sure you’ve got the right protections in place should the unexpected happen.
Getting onto the property ladder can sound like a daunting task for a lot of Kiwis, especially if you don’t even know where to start. From understanding the housing market trends to securing the right financing options, this guide will give you all the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and turn your property ambitions into a reality while making the whole process easy.
Leverage is another valid strategy whilst we are in this phase of the property cycle. It’s not for everyone but I personal experience with Leverage and provide a brief example of my personal experience and how it worked for us.
Multi-offers are now becoming the norm and there are more properties being sold by auction again as the worm slowly turns. This is assisted by a more pragmatic application of the CCCFA and aligns with the main bank lenders getting their books into a more balanced position coupled with more availability of low deposit lending (under 20% lending) and more access to Kainga Ora First Home Loans with as little as 5% deposit.
An alternative view to what you might read in the media (and particularly social) with regards the current lending and property market - Paul Dow is an experienced Mortgage Advisor and Property Investor sharing his day to day experience of the current lending environment.
The time for getting the house in order (from a financial opportunities) perspective is now.
Long-term Property investors stay strong on their strategy and in-fact are eyeing up the market for opportunities to expand their portfolios.
Bank Lending policies coupled with tweaks to Government Policies are once again opening the door wider for Lending to First Home Buyers – with as little as 10% deposit.
This week, National’s Christopher Luxon announced that all of the taxes that Labour introduced over the past (nearly) 4.5 years will be unwound. Just how important was that announcement?
Want to upgrade, confused how bridging finance works and how the banks decide whether to approve an application? Let’s have a look at the considerations a bank makes to decide if you are a safe bet.
Is the market taking a breath and pausing or just taking a breath?
Relaxing LVR rules are good for everyone.
For many, the biggest financial outgoing will be your monthly mortgage payments. If you’re struggling financially due to the coronavirus crisis you may have welcomed the recent promise by the Finance Minister with cooperation from the RBNZ and NZ Main Banks to implement payment holidays of up to six months for those who are struggling to pay their mortgage.
An article on why using a mortgage broker makes absolute sense. Worth a read.
Observations from near and afar - reporting for duty.
New Year, New Purchase - upgrade, investment or that kiwianna bach?
Let's figure out a plan for 2020 - make it the year to take action
In the last quarter, values are up as follows; Auckland 1.3% (North Shore-Onewa was up 2.5%), Wellington 3%, Christchurch 1.7%, Dunedin 8.6%, Invercargill 9.3%, Gisborne 6.7%, Rotorua 4.5%.
Auckland increasing is seen as a significant change - and with low listings, strong employment, and easier lending conditions, the suggestion from numerous observers is that it's going to continue.
Thinking of Commercial Real Estate? A good article on the differences between Residential and Commercial.
