We get to see a number of ambitious young investors looking to rapidly grow their fledgling portfolios. The challenge is that accumulating properties has become tougher in the past 4-5 years with tighter bank credit rules and lower capital growth. Although it feels like banks have loosened a bit, as soon as investors rush into
2011
Property Investing: Is Big Better?
Filed under: Business Banking, Investment Property, Property Investment
Is big better? The way banks respond to larger investors, you’d think probably not. As credit policies loosen a smidgen you could easily conclude that all is good in the world again. It’s not. At the retail end of banking they’re not too worried. Investors have day jobs so even if the market craps itself;
2011
An Investor Guide to Dating Other Investors
Filed under: Investment Property, Property Investment
Success often involves creating leverage. That doesn’t necessarily mean borrowing a lot; you may leverage someone else for their skills or eye for a deal. In his post I consider the pros and cons of doing partnerships or joint ventures with other investors
2010
Property Finders | How to Invest in Property if you are a High Income Earner
Filed under: Business Advice, Property Investment
If you are on a big fat salary but don’t have the time to invest in property (but want to take advantage of this market) have you thought about using a Property Finder? On the mortgage front there are also some attractive packages available for high income earners that can help keep your borrowing costs
2010
NZ Mortgages | Buying Property in New Zealand
Filed under: Mortgages, Property Investment
New Zealand can look like a good place to invest, especially given the craziness going on elsewhere in the world. With property prices falling and the prospect of a lower currency, there are likely to be more investment opportunities in late 2010 and 2011. If you’re a non-resident or you’re a Kiwi working overseas, this post looks at how to buy property in New Zealand
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