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Chris has extensive experience in advising on property investments and developments including investment analysis, taxation advice, how to structure these investments and the best possible way to financing property transactions.

From this experience Chris has a strong knowledge and understanding of the property market and a strong appreciation of issues confronting property investors. The focus of New Zealand Property Solutions is in addressing these issues for its clients.

As a Chartered Accountant, Chris is a member of the New Zealand Society of Accountants and a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors. Chris holds the highest ethical standards through these memberships of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and Institute of Directors in New Zealand. These ethical standards are upheld within NZPS.

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Graham Smolenski, a trained lawyer and barrister, has a background in business start up; company management, corporate governance and strategic planning; corporate financing, property development and private equity investment.

He graduated with a Law Degree from Otago University in 1973 and after initial practice in Dunedin and Auckland he went overseas. Additional studies saw the completion of two years Post Graduate work at Melbourne University, Australia, specialising in resource management and local government law/administration. On finishing his studies in 1977 he stayed on at Melbourne University for a further two years lecturing in these courses.

His law career has seen a focus on commercial and corporate law/local government and resource management law in both New Zealand and Australia. In Australia he became a solicitor with Mallesons in Melbourne then, after reading for the bar, became a barrister specialising in these areas. He practiced as a barrister in Australia and New Zealand until 1986 when he gave up formal legal practice to pursue a career in business in his own right.

The change in 1986 to business saw Graham working with a Hong Kong based Private Equity investment and development company – specialising in business analysis, strategic planning, corporate structuring and analysing investment opportunities – over a period of five years. He was founder and CEO for 12 years of the award winning Millbrook Golf and Country Club resort development in Queenstown (which hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Retreat in 1995 and the US Presidential visit in 1999). Before that he was responsible for the development of the Nugget Point Hotel (Queenstown), also the winner of a number of tourism awards.

The development of the Nugget Point boutique apartment hotel in the late 1980’s was the first title based fractional ownership apartment scheme. This was followed in the 1990’s by the development of unit tilted hotel management arrangements for the hotel at Millbrook, together with the commercial property, land and housing packages associates with the development of the golf course resort. The activities gave a unique insight into the legal and management of key factors affecting developers and apartment hotels as well as a deep understanding of the economic factors underlying the respective operations.

Prior to these projects Graham has been involved in a diverse range of property projects from the subdivision and sale of land in Queenstown and Tauranga to the development of mountain ski lodges in Australia and New Zealand. Since Millbrook Graham has been involved in two apartment developments in New Zealand as well as two of his own personal housing projects.

These days Graham has turned his focus to being an investor in his own right and in the course of this activity is constantly viewing and researching property opportunities throughout the country. In this regard his interests are in line with those of the clients of New Zealand Property Solutions in which he is an enthusiastic participant.

Past corporate community activities include Queenstown Airport Corporation (Vice Chairman 13 years), Queenstown Promotion Board (Chairman 7 years), Waitaki Development Board (Director 6 years), 50k of Coronet Ltd (a ski event raising money for charity – Shareholder and Director 4 years), Queenstown Winter Marketing Group (Director 4 years) and Wakatipu High School Board Member.

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Alongside helping his personal clients, Farrell manages our business partnerships with individuals and businesses who have clients wishing to buy New Zealand Property. Farrell provides full support to business partners and their clients, developing strategies and providing all the information required to confidently and competently offer New Zealand property to their clientele. He is always available to provide ongoing support and his flexible approach allows him to work with various business models.

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This includes buying residential apartments, lifestyle property, retirement complexes, homes for renovation, in suburban and rural locations, existing and off-the-plan developments. Yanti has property interests in Wellington, Auckland and Queenstown so she regularly spends time in New Zealand, and is very familiar with the market. Yanti is also a real estate agent with DTZ Property Network in Singapore. When not pursuing her passion for real estate, Yanti has had a highly successful career in marketing and consulting across the Asia Pacific Region.

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Having managed marketing at a regional and national level Narelle is well placed to take charge of this important facet of our business. By implementing a strong strategic marketing focus Narelle plans to take this company to the next level.

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Lyndon’s background has been in the financial services industry. Graduating from Otago University in Economics and then gaining further education with a Diploma in Financial Planning has provided Lyndon an excellent understanding of the financial markets. Quickly he learnt that one of the best investment vehicles was in fact property. “Because of the amount banks will lend on property your investment returns are magnified compared to other financial products”. Naturally property is less risky than the likes of the share market too. “The right property is always in demand”.

“Founding New Zealand Property Solutions has provided great satisfaction in knowing our clients are investing wisely and into a fantastic country. We have so many benefits (like no stamp duty or capital gains tax) that other countries don’t have when buying property, it amplifies your overall investment returns”.

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In New Zealand, mortgage broking is a FREE service so it makes sense to utilise the services of a Mortgage Consultant. New Zealand has many different lending institutions, creating a competitive mortgage environment. Banks and other lenders often change their lending criteria, so you may need our help to ensure you find the most cost effective and flexible loan.

Michael over the years has assisted many overseas based clients with their lending requirements. He is a specialist in this area.

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Jodie works within Glaister Ennor’s property team and based on decades of experience they have developed systems to get transactions settled quickly and efficiently. Glaister Ennor review and comment on each agreement and have a good network of contacts when other skills are required (i.e. accounting, insurance etc.). Jodie is a Registered Legal Executive with the New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives.

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They have over 80 staff and their success is built on culture of offering a comprehensive personalised service to clients combined with insightful, practical advice. Glaister Ennor won the New Zealand Law Awards ASB Mid size Law Firm of the Year 2005 and was runner up in 2006.

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The principal, Clive Knauf, has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand since 1973, and holds a Public Practice certificate issued by the Institute. He maintains an interest in the Public Practice, and Business Development special interest groups of the Institute's Auckland branch.

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