Posts Tagged ‘investing’
COMPANY DIRECTORS: ARE YOU TRADING RECKLESSLY?
Company directors: are you trading recklessly? Many business owners choose a company structure because it provides limited liability protection. That creates a valuable separation between the company’s obligations and the personal assets of its shareholders. Many directors misunderstand the limits of that protection, though, and the consequences of getting it wrong can be severe. 30-Second…
Read MoreSHARE MARKET VOLATILITY AND EFFECTS ON PROPERTY PRICES AND INFLATION
For investors, diversification and risk management strategies are essential tools for mitigating the impact of market volatility on investment portfolios.
Read MoreTHE REAL COST OF A RENTAL PROPERTY
The real cost of a rental property is a question every investor should run the actual numbers on, rather than assuming rent alone tells the story. This guide walks through a full worked example — rent, interest, other costs, and what’s actually deductible today. Then it weighs that real cost against typical long-term capital growth.…
Read MoreRENTAL PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT AUCKLAND
What may have been applicable last year could be completely different today. For landlords, staying abreast of these changes is not just advisable—it’s essential.
Read MoreBEST RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
Many clients ask us “what’s the best structure for my investment property?” We set out here to outline some of the pros and cons.
Read MoreTRUST VS LTC FOR RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Trust vs LTC for residential investment property – which is better?
Well, it depends if the property is negatively or positively geared, i.e., does it make a loss or a profit.
Read MoreGETTING STARTED IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Oftentimes, an LTC is the best way to go. However, there are other factors to consider: Are you single or with a partner? If you have a partner, are you both in the same tax brackets?
Read MoreTHE NUMBER 1 MOST EFFECTIVE TACTIC FOR SAVING MONEY
The number 1 most effective tactic for saving money. What is it? First, some background: Most New Zealand property investors spend a lot of time thinking about how to make money. They analyse rental yields, compare mortgage rates, review maintenance costs, and search for the next investment opportunity. Far fewer investors spend time thinking about how…
Read MoreNEW BUILD VS OLD VS LAND/BUILD
The builder probably said it’d be 6 months, but that didn’t include getting consent from Council. Then there were weather problems, and other problems, and so it has actually taken a year to build.
Read MoreHOW DOES MONEY WORK?
How does money work? Money affects almost every decision you make as a property investor. It influences whether you buy a rental property, invest in KiwiSaver, contribute to a managed fund, or consider emerging assets like cryptocurrency. Yet many people spend years earning money without fully understanding how it works. Understanding the answer to the…
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