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Last week the RBNZ lowered the OCR, finally acknowledging that the economy is in the doldrums. Nick Gentle shares his thoughts on what it means for investors.  …


With credit tight, tax rules unfair, weather events happening far to often, and an election coming up, many investors are choosing to sit on the sidelines. There are still a ton of things you can do to review and improve your portfolio, make sure your structure and insurance is OK, increase your knowledge, or yes, even make a deal happen that you would otherwise have not thought to look for.  …


Inflation is back, politicians are fighting about it, interest rates are up, the tax rules are changing, there is war in Europe and we are still in a pandemic. The headlines remind you daily that There is Lots to Worry About. How can you possibly invest through all this? Nick shares his plan. …


On April 6 I spoke with other experienced investors about their reaction to the unfolding Covid-19 crisis. The speakers on this call have invested through past downturns and offer invaluable experience.  …


Understanding the lending criteria applied by Lenders and using an experienced mortgage broker specialising in property investors are two things that can significantly increase your ability to capitalize on your borrowing power. …


How I recently helped a young couple looking for their first home. This couple had become very frustrated after missing out many times in a market where most properties were going to tender or auction. They were looking for a property that would be suitable to live in now as well as to hold long term after they have moved on. …


The best time to learn and grow is always right now and it certainly does not matter if you are currently looking to buy or not. In fact, a bit of down time between open homes and evaluating properties can be the perfect opportunity to reflect and study.

Here are some things you can do right now that will provide long term benefits to your investing. …


Group investments are popular because when resources are combined people can achieve more than they would have otherwise. What could go wrong? Quite a lot, it seems. …


Part one of a two article series where we look at alternative lenders. We start by asking a couple of simple questions, namely who are the non-bank lenders and what do they do? …


For most people their home is their biggest asset, and paying off that mortgage is probably their largest expense. We've got eight tips for getting the most out of your mortgage and saving what can amount to tens of thousands of dollars over the length of your mortgage. …


The best mortgage is the one that gives you the greatest overall financial result. When you take out a mortgage take the time to consider the various types of mortgages that are available and think about which will suit your personal situation. …