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Why Smart Investors are Gearing Up Right Now

AUTHOR: Matthew Gilligan
Managing Director and Property Services Partner

POSTED: 28 August 2024

Interest rates are still relatively high, so why are experienced investors getting themselves ready to buy property and arranging their finance now?

It’s because savvy investors realise that the market is starting to turn, and those who are prepared will benefit.

I recently filmed a webinar with property coach Steve Goodey, where we explain how to get yourself ready and why this is a smart move.

During the webinar we discussed:

Which stage we are at in the property cycle and the opportunities it presents
What sort of property deals to look for in this market
Common mistakes people make at this stage in the cycle, and how to avoid them
How to manage interest rates when it’s likely they’ll start reducing soon
What effect DTIs will have and how to work with them
Tax considerations you need to take into account when preparing to buy, including bright- line rules

You can watch the recording of the webinar below.

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Matthew Gilligan
Managing Director and Property Services Partner

09 522-7955

mg@gra.co.nz

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Hi Matthew, my name is Mark Soster and I would just like to congratulate you on your wonderful book Property 101. A few weeks ago I had a "financial awakening" and began devouring all the books I could find on the subject, however I keep coming back to yours. After 3 reissues from the library I think it easier now just to buy it. Wonderfully simple yet complex enough to require multiple reads and note taking. It has taken a lot of the fear away with regards to property investment but also tempered me with caution. Without it I would probably have stupidly invested anywhere but Auckland, telling myself it’s too expensive, I now appreciate why would you invest anywhere else? The numbers never lie, in a 20 year plan then Auckland is King for capital gain. As a fan of maths (the only perfect thing on earth?) I can see how each opportunity can be ruthlessly examined on a purely financial level. Anyway, thanks again, I will definitely be contacting your company with regards to coaching and expertise. - Mark Soster - October 2017

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