Where the New Zealand Property Market Is At: Straight Talk Property's always a hot topic, and for good reason. Ever since the '87 stock market crash, it's been the 'drug of choice' - not just for everyday investors, but for banks. At an economic level, the credit creation that occurs through the property segment is
The world is changing Trade wars, tariffs, and a new way of thinking about money are all hitting at once. If you’re an everyday investor, this is about your wealth, your future, and how to play the game when old rules are being followed. Trade’s Getting Messy, and It’s Not Just Talk Since Trump took
In a typical week I'll have 3-5 'one-on-one' meetings to help people make financial decisions with massive long-term consequences. 'How do we purchase our first home?' 'How can I financially split from my partner' 'What's the best way to invest now, now there's a bit of money coming in?' The most nuanced and personalised conversations
To find truth, remain open-minded until you find it - then hold on tight. For everyday people struggling to get ahead in a system that feels rigged, the path to financial security does not in fact, come from getting the degree, working hard, and trying to be liked. That's the old world. In the new
Unlike some things, there's more than one path you can follow to build financial freedom. For my wife and I, residential property investment was our starting point, but it may not be our end point. Nearly 20 years ago, we bought our first rental property—a simpler time when a 5% deposit was enough, prices were
