When it comes to giving, they say it's the thought that counts. Unfortunately, not many people apply this truism when it comes to gifting to the family trust. I expect lots of New Zealanders will, in the next little while, rush in where angels fear..
Read ArticleOne of our clients recently asked me if they should be renting or striving to buy a home. They weren't too sure if buying a house was such a smart way of increasing their wealth given the recent state of the property market and the way..
Read ArticleOne of the most popular subjects we talk and write about has to be money. How to make it is definitely a topic that would come up at most social gatherings. I guess this is appropriate seeing money is the currency we all use to live..
Read ArticleI'M TELLING ALL! After plenty of anxious moments and sleepless nights, I've done it. Yes, I have written a book. "Family Trusts 101" has finally been born. Trusts are never easy creatures to understand but I think this book should help all New Zealanders comprehend the..
Read ArticleIn the last couple of weeks I've been honoured to be able to speak at a couple of events, attended exclusively by women. These events focused on issues relevant to women such as maintaining a "work-life balance". I of course spoke about the issue of..
Read ArticleI thoroughly enjoyed the Property Leaders event on Sunday, and I really appreciated all the effort that GRA went to for it to happen! I'm really happy with our decision to have moved our business over to GRA - and I was excited to see some of the new services that are being offered to investors, so well done! - Kritzo Venter, May 2019
Investing in residential property?
If you're investing in residential property, seeking to maximise your ability to succeed and minimise risk, then this is a 'must read'.
Matthew Gilligan provides a fresh look at residential property investment from an experienced investor’s viewpoint. Written in easy to understand language and including many case studies, Matthew explains the ins and outs of successful property investment.