Agent Page

My Posts/Listings

10 Reasons to Buy your First Investment Property

One. 2009 is a good time to buy for a cashed buyer – It’s 2009 and there is a global recession, there is no shortage of foreclosures, or mortgagee sales. Get hunting for bargains. As fewer people can afford to buy, as times are hard, there are more people looking to rent, which drives up rent. Two. You can share the risk, and cost – You can make fairly small investments if you share with... [Read more]

Property Investment Leverage

The key concept in property investment is leverage. If you have experience in the industry you may already understand this concept, but for the benefit of those who are new, I will explain it. Leverage is your ability to increase your returns by using other peoples’ money to increase the overall value of your investment. With property investment it’s usually the bank’s money. It makes... [Read more]

Property investment – How much risk are you willing to take?

Property is like any form of investment, where the greater the risk you take the more potential you have to make greater profit. Ultimately how much risk you take my depend on where the money you invest has come from, and to what degree of trouble you would be in if you were to lose it! What time scale are you working on? The time scale you are working on will affect the level of risk you may need... [Read more]

Investment Property Checklist

As part of any smart property investment, a good idea is to develop your own Investment Property Checklist. There is a lot to consider when investing in a new property, and it goes without saying that it is likely that you will be dealing in large amounts of money. So why not do yourself a favor, and build your own Investment Property Checklist. I have put together some thoughts below, however, it... [Read more]

New Zealand Investment Property

New Zealand is a lovely place, it has a fresh green image, and despite it’s relatively remote location it still does very well on a global tourism market. However, what are the benefits of investing in New Zealand property, and if I am a foreigner, is it worth my time. Positives New Zealand does not have a capital gains tax, so when you sell your investment, you get to keep all of the profit. New... [Read more]

Choosing Property Investment Locations

Location Location location When investing in property location is one of your key factors to consider. Researching your location, and ensuring you are making a good purchasing decision can be the difference between purchasing a great investment, or ending up with a lemon. So when looking at locations what are the main considerations: Rental Potential The rental potential of a property is always going... [Read more]