New Zealand Investment Game

This interactive game is not just about property but many facts of investing, simulating different stages of the market on software.

Frank Newman Last year released his new Game "The New Zealand Investment game” This game was awarded the distinction of being the New Zealand Games Association's "Best New Game” of 2009. Playing the game is the perfect way to hone financial literacy skills for those on their way to financial independence. It's also brilliant for teaching children and grandchildren investment skills.

The game combines a traditional board approach with advanced technology. Computerised simulations provide real-time investing experiences including property auctions, mortgage switching, and even break fees for those who repay fixed term loans early!

YOUR Real Estate Jargon

This pocket guide will arm the reader with all the terminology they are likely to come across in the property industry with definitions on what they can really mean. The vocabulary will equip the reader to understand and communicate confidently and knowledgeably with finance sources, the local council, buyers, sellers, real estate agents and their next-door neighbours.

Anita Bell is the author of three personal finance bestsellers YOUR MORTGAGE AND HOW TO PAY IT OFF IN FIVE YEARS, YOUR MONEY and YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY

101 cost effective ways to increase the value of your home by Steve Berges

Read This Book Before You Remodel! It's no surprise that home remodeling remains hot. Home improvement centers are often packed with do-it-yourselfers and contractors preparing to do everything from modernizing an outdated kitchen or fixing up and "flipping" a property for a profit. Unfortunately, many homeowners find out that once they begin a remodeling project, they need aspirin to deal with all the headaches and hassles that can occur.

In "What No One Ever Tells You about Renovating Your Home," real estate columnist Alan J. Heavens brings 15 years worth of letters, e-mails, and phone calls from homeowners just like you to help you learn from the remodeling mistakes of others. Whether you're a homeowner, real estate investor, or home improvement enthusiast, Heavens' practical advice will teach you: - Sure-fire ways to find the best contractor - Tips to control your remodeling budget and schedule from start to finish - Making the most of your existing space - Projects that pay

Buying a home in New Zealand can be a minefield. Houses for sale without a price, secret reserves, high pressure auctions. It's easy to end up buying a lemon rather than a peach. One mistake can cost you thousands. As the saying goes; Let the buyer beware.

The Streetwise Homebuyer is a step-by-step guide on how to find, negotiate and buy the best possible home for the best possible price. It reveals the tips, tricks and traps of today's real estate market. Everything is covered. From buying an apartment to building your own home. From where to buy to what to buy. From making an offer to making a killing. The Streetwise Homebuyer puts you, the buyer, in charge of the home buying process for a change. Inside you'll learn how to: Spot a bargain from a rip-off; Identify up and coming neighbourhoods; Avoid buying a leaky building; Do your own pre-purchase checks; Recognise whether an asking price is reasonable or laughable; Renovate without hysterics. Armed with The Streetwise Homebuyer, you will be a formidable buyer. Let the seller beware for a change.

Anthony Robbins - bestselling author of "Awaken the Giant Within" and "Unlimited Power""Building Wealth" is a commonsense, down-to-earth, no-nonsense guide to how anyone with real commitment can achieve financial independence.

Russ Whitney has made millions through real estate now you can, too! Russ Whitney was a twenty-year-old high school dropout working in a slaughterhouse for five dollars an hour when he set out to become a millionaire. Armed primarily with guts and determination, he became one of America's youngest self-made millionaires by the age of twenty-seven. Russ Whitney is living proof that you don't need formal education, capital, or even credit to get rich. But what you do need is a plan: a practical program of tried-and-true moneymaking techniques to help make your own financial dreams come true.

In "Building Wealth," Whitney shares the very strategies that have helped thousands nationwide duplicate his successes. Learn how to:Get start-up money, no matter how much or how little cash you have in the bankTurn that start-up capital into instant success -- in sixty days or lessTurn debt into huge amounts of cashMake money -- whether the economy is up or downUse other people's money to build your fortuneRuss Whitney's sound, proven strategies will enable you to achieve financial freedom, to live the life you've always wanted, and to build a secure future for your family-tomorrow and for years to come.

In this fully revised and updated edition, with two all new chapters, you'll discover all the secrets to building a million dollar property portfolio. You'll learn first hand from investors that have over 315 years of experience, have purchased over 6820 properties and have a combined portfolio worth over $253 million. Now, for the first time, you can discover their inspirational stories and closely guarded success secrets!"

IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL DISCOVER... * The essential qualities of the top property investors * All the various property strategies and which on is right for you * How to make money whether the market is going up or down * Master negotiation techniques that will save you thousands * How to structure your portfolio correctly to minimise tax * How to use partnerships and joint ventures to explode profits * The expert tips on market trends and future growth areas

How to get the best from your lawyer - A New Zealand GuidMost lawyers would agree that a fair degree of mystery surrounds their profession. Trust Me, I'm a Lawyer not only demystifies the legal profession, it also tells you, the client, how to get the best service from your lawyer.

The book offers a wealth of practical, straight-forward advice and information, including: * Structure of the legal profession * Finding the right lawyer * How to get the best advice and action * How to discuss and negotiate legal fees effectively * Understanding how lawyers work * Navigating the court systemIt also includes an excellent glossary of legal terms, further reading, resources on the internet, standard agreements, economics of legal practice, and more.

This book is essential reading for everyone. From traffic fines to family law, from jury duty to querying an invoice, find the advice you need to have a productive relationship with your lawyer.Garth James Cameron is a practising barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. He has 24 years of experience litigating cases at all levels of the justice system.

A complete manual for rental property ownersSecond EditionIf you’re in he rental property market – or thinking about it as a new investment venture – then this book is just what you need. It covers every aspect of investing in, and managing, rental houses and flats.

Written expressly for New Zealanders by professional landlord with 10 years experience, it covers * How to get started * Selecting properties to buy * Choosing tenants * Collecting rents and keeping records * The laws of residential tenancy * Tax planning and investment management * Maintaining the rental property -and much moreIt also comes with a number of standard form you can copy and use for your day-to-day business, and an appendix listing useful contracts

As anyone involved with managing rental investments will testify, the purchase and letting of a house, flat, or apartment is just the beginning of the story. Nothing keeps in perfect condition for long, and a certain amount of maintenance is unavoidable irrespective of property age.

This book deals with maintenance with respect to fitness for purpose, and presents a variety of issues and solutions that are likely to be encountered sooner or later.Mr Landlord, Mr Fix-it is a companion volume to Working Landlord, Happy Tenants.

Written in an easy-reading style liberally sprinkled with tips and anecdotes, this book discusses: * Maintenance for rentability * Roofs, walls, doors, windows * Interior maintenance and decoration * Floor coverings, drapes and curtains * Plumbing and drainage systems * Electrical services and stoves * Grounds and gardens * Fences and driveways * Tools and materials -And much more...

As anyone involved with managing rental investments will testify, the purchase and letting of a house, flat, or apartment is just the beginning of the story. Nothing keeps in perfect condition for long, and a certain amount of maintenance is unavoidable irrespective of property age.

This book deals with maintenance with respect to fitness for purpose, and presents a variety of issues and solutions that are likely to be encountered sooner or later.Mr Landlord, Mr Fix-it is a companion volume to Working Landlord, Happy Tenants.

Written in an easy-reading style liberally sprinkled with tips and anecdotes, this book discusses: * Maintenance for rentability * Roofs, walls, doors, windows * Interior maintenance and decoration * Floor coverings, drapes and curtains * Plumbing and drainage systems * Electrical services and stoves * Grounds and gardens * Fences and driveways * Tools and materials -And much more...

Winning the Real Estate GameReal Money Real Estate will teach you how to Win the Real Estate Game by revealing many of the tricks of the trade, pitfalls and a ton of insider secrets that have been used to make millions of dollars buying residential property.

If you want to know how to develop wealth through real estate, this book is a MUST! You will find out how to find property, buy property smart, structure it intelligently, and be given insightful strategies that show you step by step how to build real estate wealth wheels that will hold and maximise the returns and rewards of your property purchases.

This popular book explains the processes involved in buying and selling property. It includes information on property inspections, arranging finance, bidding at auctions, exchanging contracts, the hidden costs associated with purchasing and selling property, the role of real estate agents, and the methods of sale available. It also gives details of the federal government? first home owners' grant.

A concise and easy-to-read book for anyone looking to buy or sell property.