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With interest rates showing signs of decline, investor interest in the property market may be on the rise. As lending rates fall, the cost of owning a home often becomes more competitive with renting, a trend that could drive a shift in New Zealand’s housing..
Read ArticleInterest 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..
Read ArticleKeeping abreast of market changes is an important part of making good business and property investment decisions. The rules and legislation around tax and finance change constantly, as does the property market as it moves through its various cycles of boom and bust. It can..
Read ArticleI thought Paul Henry’s speech at the Act Party’s annual Change Makers event was funny, onpoint, and worth sharing. Enjoy..
Read ArticleWith 1 July fast approaching, it is a good time to alert readers to some of the detail around the new bright-line and rollover relief rules which come into force from that date.Reduction of bright-line period to two yearsAs most readers will be aware, the..
Read ArticleOne 14 March 2024, the government released draft legislation coming good on its promise to reduce the bright-line period to two years and repeal the interest limitation rules. The highlights are as follows:Bright-lineA two-year bright-line period will apply to all property where sale occurs on..
Read ArticleTax and legal professionals generally see what’s going on in the property and business landscape before it makes headlines. Our clients—property investors and businesspeople—provide us with front-row seats to what’s unfolding in the market. And I must say at time of writing in February 2024,..
Read ArticleThis week the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced their proposal to introduce debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions (also known as debt serviceability restrictions or DSRs) on home lending. Being in practice as chartered accounts specialising in property, GRA are in a good position to read sentiment..
Read ArticleIn November 2023, I was interviewed by Blandon Leung of MortgageHQ.We discussed my journey into property investment, common challenges faced by investors, my investment philosophies, and my predictions for the 2024 property market. You can watch the video below..
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Property 101by Matthew Gilligan
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