5 ways to make a decision as a property investor

Here at Opes, we want to help you make high-quality decisions backed up by facts. That’s why we came up with the 5 levels of decision-making. This gives you a framework to think about the decisions you make.

Author: Andrew Nicol

Managing Director, 20+ Years' Experience Investing In Property, Author & Host

Reviewed by: Ed McKnight

Our Resident Economist, with a GradDipEcon and over five years at Opes Partners, is a trusted contributor to NZ Property Investor, Informed Investor, Stuff, Business Desk, and OneRoof.

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