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“I’m of the opinion that the 30, 40 years of growth might not be as good over the next 20 or 30 years.” Data released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in November suggests there are 116,719 private residential landlords in New Zealand, with the vast majority – 76.49% – owning one investment property. O’Neill believes that with fewer people owning their own homes, residential property investment is much more susceptible to political intervention. “There’s going to be more negative long-term taxes or rule changes or restrictions placed...

Buffett built a conglomerate from a struggling textile mill into one of the most valuable companies, with a market value topping $860billion. Warren Buffett’s announcement that he plans to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025 has prompted reflection on his unparalleled investment career. At 94, Buffett has built a conglomerate from a struggling textile mill into one of the world’s most valuable companies, with a market value topping $860 billion, The Associated Press reported on Sunday, in a surprise disclosure that marks the end...

"Businesses submit bank guarantees to clear goods through customs, but when it's time to release those guarantees, we are forced to pay Tk50,000 in bribes for each one. If we had paid the tax instead, it would've only been Tk30,000," says BTMA President Mohammad Showkat Aziz Russell TBS Report 30 April, 2025, 02:40 pm Last modified: 30 April, 2025, 05:33 pm Photo shows members from the government bodies at the 45th meeting of the Consultative Committee of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), held in collaboration with the key stakeholders...

I am 52 years old and single. I own my studio apartment and have $400,000 in super plus $40,000 in savings. I expect to make around $120,000 this financial year, though I’d like to work a bit less. I can save, though my income is a little variable as I am a casual. Should I buy an investment property or buy a larger unit for myself? I’d like to move at some stage, but I’m happy where I am for now.Congratulations on getting yourself into a solid financial position. Regarding...

Real estate crowdfunding has transformed the real estate investing landscape. Once reserved for only the most affluent investors, many real estate platforms have significantly lowered the barrier to entry when it comes to investing in real estate. The low account minimums, reasonable fee structures and cleanly laid out investment details on these platforms make it easier for investors to include real estate in a well-diversified portfolio. What's the difference between these platforms and REITs?Real estate crowdfunding platforms, on the other hand, pool funds together to let average investors participate in...

Mother's Day only comes around once per year (May 11 in 2025), but moms deserve to be appreciated every day. This year, why not show the mom in your life your everlasting love with a gift that will keep on giving for decades to come?Instead of flowers that will wilt within a week or chocolates that won't last the night, give her a gift that will appreciate in value over time. This way she gets the joy of a meaningful gift now — and the lasting value of something that...

“We’re incredibly proud of the fact that our investment in India—in local stories, local storytellers, post-production, VFX, and animation—has created over $2 billion in economic impact in just three years,” Sarandos said. “That’s not just Netflix, that’s India’s creative economy rising.”This impact, he said, was directly tied to how streaming has reshaped entertainment consumption. “Streaming is a distribution business model. It meets the audience where they are, on their terms, and makes room for stories that otherwise may never find an audience,” Sarandos said.India’s diverse storytelling landscape, he said, is...

Amazon plans to buy 26.7 acres of the long-struggling Sunrise Mall property in Massapequa, where the e-commerce giant wants to open an operations facility. “Amazon is exploring options at the ...  Sunrise Mall site in the Town of Oyster Bay with the intent of opening an operations facility in the future. This process is in the early planning stages and additional steps remain," the Seattle-based company said in a statement Thursday afternoon.An operations facility, which is a location where Amazon conducts logistics and fulfillment activities, could include a fulfillment center, sorting center or a last-mile site,...

The market roller-coaster ride is showing no signs of slowing down, as stocks came roaring back the week ending April… The market roller-coaster ride is showing no signs of slowing down, as stocks came roaring back the week ending April 25, with bulls hoping global trade tensions may be easing. Growth sectors, including tech and consumer discretionary, led the charge, along with small-cap stocks, a traditional risk-on asset class. However, some financial planners and other professional investors say caution is still in order, as plenty of uncertainty remains. Here’s a...

Lincoln Property Co., a Dallas-based real estate company, made a strategic investment in Unire Real Estate Group which makes it the largest property management firm in Southern California. Brea-based Unire, a third-party commercial real estate property management firm, manages 60 million square feet of industrial and office space across more than 300 properties. Combined, the firm now has 110 million square feet under management across the region.“Over the last 25 years, we have positioned Unire as the top property management firm in Southern California. This investment from Lincoln signals the...