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Ask Kris Pederson, director of Kris Pederson Mortgages questions relating to Mortgages, Finance, and Strategy
Kris is a respected commentator on the property and finance markets in New Zealand and overseas. He spends his time working closely with his support team sourcing clients leading edge finance strategies.
Gains or yields?
Michael asks:
I have $250,000 to invest in what will be my first investment property. I live in South Auckland and my goal is to have a good passive income in about 10 years’ time. Do you think I should buy a more expensive property house in a more central Auckland suburb, or even Mangere Bridge, for capital gain? Or would it make more sense to buy two cheaper properties in South Auckland which would produce higher yields?
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Apartment strategy risks
Andrew asks:
I'm interested in getting a start on the property ladder. I was thinking about investing in an Auckland CBD apartment and putting it on Airbnb. But it seems that the Covid-19 crisis has dealt a blow to that strategy. Do you think that is the case? Or do you think that it could be worth pursuing it a bit further down the track?
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Forming a company
Kathryn asks:
I purchased my first and only investment property a few years ago in my name only. I did not form a company but am wondering if I can do that now as my daughter and son in law want to buy a half share of the house and we will then hopefully purchase other properties together. Is this easily done?
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