NZ Property Podcast EP 49

The NZ Property Podcast

Mark and Aaron Davis interview Nicola Valentine, young Christchurch investor and entrepreneur of Property Plot

20.11.15 by Property Ventures

EPISODE 49: Mark Honeybone and Aaron Davis interviews Nicola Valentine- young investor and Entrepreneur of Property Plot.

Nicola Bought her first property at 18, since then she has renovated and developed 15 properties both here in NZ and in Perth, In Perth she learnt some important lessons which helped her realise that doing your calculations, knowing the area your purchasing in and sticking to your strategy are all key in running a successful portfolio. Nicola now has 9 properties in Christchurch, and lends some important tips on how she is turning this into a business. Nicola hunts for properties by looking at over 200 houses on trade me and does her quick calculations to see if the figures fit, she presses the importance of research to get that right property, and looks for cash flow positive returns in suburbs with fantastic growth, and aims to purchase properties you can add value to. What you will learn from Nicola: -the importance of knowing your strategy, market and always doing your numbers -having a strategy and sticking to it, Nicola looks for long term buy and holds, and won’t settle for anything under a 9% gross -do your analysis, you can’t jump the gun and take it step by step

Listen to Nicola Valentine, a young investor and Entrepreneur making waves in the property market and building a successful portfolio. Remember to check out www.propertyventures.co.nz