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The Balancing Act – Capital Gain vs Yield

A key concept when selecting investment properties is typology and how this relates to yield and capital gain. Firstly, let’s simply...

Save Cash By Investing In The Right Property

The tax benefit of buying new instead of existing property is even bigger with higher interest rates.

The Best Time to Buy

There is data out there that indicates when a "good time to invest" is

Picking The Strength of The Market

The strength of the market can determine how good your investment is.

How Competition Affects Property Investors

Have you ever played the game 'Monopoly'?

Not All Prices Are Created Equally

How do we actually know what a "good" price is?

The Key to Investment Success

What is the greatest factor that leads to a successful investment?

Don't Rely on This For Your Retirement

Having savings are good, but seldom can you use it to fill your retirement gap.

How To Spot a Soft Market

You should always rely on evidence-based research to answer all the questions you have.

The Deposit Dilemma

Understand if your deposit is safe when you buy off-the-plan.

Why You're Susceptible To Losing Money

Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing - Warren Buffett.

The OCR Explained - How Does It Affect You as a Property Investor?

The OCR affects all New Zealanders, including property investors.

The Worst Investment You Can Make

There are two types of assets, ones that appreciate in value, and ones that depreciate in value.

Who Can Sell My Property?

At some point during your investment journey, you're going to sell a property - who will you choose?

Reducing Interest Rate Risk

Interest rates are a hot topic right now and for good reason. With rising costs, comes rising risk of defaults...

How To Make Money by Buying Early

Investing in an off-the-plan development that is 12-18 months away from completion can be daunting, but there is money to be made.

Dissecting Floor Plans

Don't underestimate the power of a good floor plan when you're trying to rent out your investment property.

How Risky is Too Risky?

Risk is everywhere. Learn how to mitigate your risk.

Do You Know What Your Budget Is?

The best investment is the one you can get finance for. Do you know your budget?

7 Reasons Why Property Investment Just Makes Sense

Deciding on a suitable investment plan is hard enough, so here are 7 reasons why property investment just makes sense.

Waiting to Buy Could be Killing Your Buying Power

Waiting until the bottom of the market might actually be losing you money.

The Power of Leverage

Learn how to use borrowed money to build wealth.

Why You Should Invest Outside of Your Own Neighbourhood

The allure of familiarity can be strong, but is it always the best option?

What Happens If My Property Doesn't Get Built?

Not everything goes according to plan, but what protection do you have?

Cost To Own - What Else Could I Do With That Money?

Property can cost money to own, but what else could you do with that money?

When Can I See My New Property?

Buying off the plans requires patience, but when exactly can you expect to see the property you bought?

Avoid Missing Out On The Deal

When you find the property you want, it's time to secure it.

Don't Buy Just Because It's Cheap

Cheap properties don't always make the best investment. Choose wisely.

New Builds vs. Existing - What Should I Choose?

New builds are talked about a lot at the moment. How do they stack up against an existing house?

Pay Off Your Home Mortgage Faster Using Investment Properties

Having your own home debt-free is difficult. Find a strategy to make it easier.

Don't Ask For a Discount, Ask For a Cashback

Developers are giving incentives to get deals across the line, but some offers are better than others.

Property Investment Can Makes Sense When Interest Rates Are High

For many, inflation is something that they have heard of but probably don't truly understand how it impacts their investments.

Reducing The Volatility of Your Investments

We don’t know when something is at its cheapest and when something is most expensive...

Is Property Investment Still Worth It?

Prices have risen rapidly, so is property investment still worth it?

How Much Money Do I Need To Invest?

Property investment required a deposit - but how much?

What Does It Take To Retire and How Do I Calculate it?

Set yourself up for retirement by understand what you need to achieve your goals.

Pay Less, Invest Faster

There's often debate from investors on the best way to structure their mortgage payments.

Can Developers Cancel My Contract on Me?

Learn to protect yourself from developers who want to cancel agreements.

What are Debt-To-Income Ratios?

Debt-to-income ratios will affect investors. Learn how.

Turnkey vs. Progress Payments

Turnkey & progress payments - what's the difference and whats better?

Why Would I Use a Mortgage Broker?

Getting lending is one of the biggest obstacles investors faces when purchasing an investment property.

Benefits of a Due Diligence Clause

Due diligence clauses are there to protect you. Learn how.

Common Clauses in a Sales And Purchase Agreement

Sales & Purchase Agreements can be daunting. Learn some of the key elements to be aware of when buying off-the-plans.

Why You Should Invest in a Buyer's Market

Property prices have been decreasing, learn why this is an opportunity for you to find deals!

Run Your Own Investment Property Cashflows

Put any two properties' cashflows side-by-side and compare their cost of ownership.

Your Guide to Becoming a NZ Property Investor

Learn the basics of buying your first investment property

Learn How Much You Can Afford

Download our Affordability Spreadsheet

Is Property Investment Still Worth It?

We answer a question that is on most first time investors' minds!