Starting early definitely helps – when it comes to any kind of investing. Time is an investor’s best friend. Remember what Einstein said about compounding?
That being said, it’s never too late to start today. There is a Chinese Proverb that says “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best
time is now.” Investing is much the same. Focussing on what you didn’t do... read more
Buying off the plan can be an exciting proposal, it has many benefits which can be capitalised on if purchasing correctly and with enough due diligence
put into practice, however, every rose has its thorns, and it is important to be aware of the risks that can be associated to this method of purchasing
property.
Risks
The cautious buyer will understand first, the... read more
Setting your rent can be a bit of a Goldilocks Paradox: charge too much, you turn off inquiries; charge too little, you compromise the performance of your
property. The right amount of rent will not only help you attract the right types of tenants, it also ensures the continued success of your rental
portfolio. We asked five APIA investors to share their rent strategies and elab... read more
Understanding that property investment is a business and treating it as such is the foundation for becoming a successful property investor. Like any
business, you will need to first determine what goals you have for your ventures, what your desired end position looks like so that you can ensure
you get there. Having no goals when you invest is like driving around in your ... read more
I was always taught in relation to saving and investing that it is not the amount that counts, it’s where you put it – it’s allocation.
Time is an investor’s best friend, and understanding the power of compounding interest, and other minor tricks can be the difference in turning
a little into a lot. The median wage in NZ when annualized ends up being about $49,900,
... read more
Let's be honest, even the most prolific investors get into the occasional funk and stuck on some pretty bad habits. Don't worry. Good practices are just
as easily habit-forming as bad. Start by doing a quick stocktake on how you have been investing to identify any areas of weakness or poor
practices that can be improved on. We have got together with some good friends of ours to ... read more
Most investors understand that to become successful, you must network. But so often networking gets cast aside as one of those tedious
and dreadful tasks that are somehow less important than buying properties, vetting tenants, and adding value. For the eternally-shy amongst us,
networking is daunting, uncomfortable, and inauthentic. For the ever effervescen... read more
Paula Robinson and Bevan Warn are no property newbies. By the time they met in 2011, they have both accumulated over 30 years experience in property and
landlord. Being enthusiastic about their investments as well as networking with fellow investors, Paula and Bevan have kindly put their hands up to
host the regular Warkworth investor networking group that will start its f... read more
It is often said that real wealth with property comes with time. You are more likely to succeed if you take the long-term approach to accumulate
both cash flow and capital gain over time. Which is why it is so important for any investor to build a strong investment team, not just for now,
but for the long term. The goal here is for all the elements of your team to co... read more
The start of any new journey is undoubtedly daunting and rudderless. Wealth building is no different. Newcomers to the property market often struggle for
a clear direction. You know where you want to get to, you just don’t know how to get there.
Over the years, we have had the great pleasure of accompanying many APIA members on their own personal wealth journey. We have seen i... read more