13th August 2020
Today the Reserve Bank released its August Monetary Policy Statement, noting that accommodative monetary policy is complementing fiscal policy by reducing interest rates. There will continue to be downward pressure on interest rates as the Reserve Bank continues to provide support to the economy, in the midst of an environment where inflation and inflation expectations remain subdued. [Read more]
Today the Reserve Bank released its August Monetary Policy Statement, noting that accommodative monetary policy is complementing fiscal policy by reducing interest rates. There will continue to be downward pressure on interest rates as the Reserve Bank continues to provide support to the economy, in the midst of an environment where inflation and inflation expectations remain subdued. [Read more]
13th August 2020
This article highlights that the property market is being tugged in all directions. The full disruption and impact from the Covid-19 outbreak has yet to run its course. There has been post Covid-19 relief in recent weeks, but yesterday’s announcement of community transmission underlies the fragility of our recovery. [Read more]
This article highlights that the property market is being tugged in all directions. The full disruption and impact from the Covid-19 outbreak has yet to run its course. There has been post Covid-19 relief in recent weeks, but yesterday’s announcement of community transmission underlies the fragility of our recovery. [Read more]
17th July 2020
Wellington's house sales rebounded from their lock-down lows in June, with the region recording a 10.5% increase in the median house price over the year, to $685,000. This was the second highest regional price, behind Auckland. [Read more]
Wellington's house sales rebounded from their lock-down lows in June, with the region recording a 10.5% increase in the median house price over the year, to $685,000. This was the second highest regional price, behind Auckland. [Read more]
17th July 2020
I am pleased to announce that I have joined Derek Hughes at Mortgage Link Kapiti. [Read more]
I am pleased to announce that I have joined Derek Hughes at Mortgage Link Kapiti. [Read more]
8th June 2020
A Trust is a legal structure to protect property and manage assets, such as your family home or investment properties. There are a number of good reasons to establish a Family Trust, however, it is generally not effective to establish a trust with the principal objective of avoiding tax. [Read more]
A Trust is a legal structure to protect property and manage assets, such as your family home or investment properties. There are a number of good reasons to establish a Family Trust, however, it is generally not effective to establish a trust with the principal objective of avoiding tax. [Read more]
18th May 2020
Low inflation has been behind a more generalised theme of low interest rates in recent years. More immediately, the desire of central banks around the world to provide support through low interest rates has also played a significant role, particularly as the Covid-19 outbreak has taken hold. This was evidenced by the RBNZ slashing it’s already historically low interest rate setting, the Official Cash Rate (OCR), to just 0.25% on 16th March. [Read more]
Low inflation has been behind a more generalised theme of low interest rates in recent years. More immediately, the desire of central banks around the world to provide support through low interest rates has also played a significant role, particularly as the Covid-19 outbreak has taken hold. This was evidenced by the RBNZ slashing it’s already historically low interest rate setting, the Official Cash Rate (OCR), to just 0.25% on 16th March. [Read more]
26th April 2020
Doing well, as well as doing good examines the financial argument for investing in businesses that manage their environmental and social risks. It is no surprise that companies with a strong sustainability ethos do indeed gain advantages from a good reputation, a strong brand, loyal customers and staff motivated by a strong vision. [Read more]
Doing well, as well as doing good examines the financial argument for investing in businesses that manage their environmental and social risks. It is no surprise that companies with a strong sustainability ethos do indeed gain advantages from a good reputation, a strong brand, loyal customers and staff motivated by a strong vision. [Read more]
13th December 2019
Wellington was one of 10 regions to record record house prices in November. [Read more]
Wellington was one of 10 regions to record record house prices in November. [Read more]