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1 Maat Investment news | Autumn 2012Ph 06 765 0584 0800 00 6228 | Neil Tuffin 021 481 441 NewsWelcome to our first Newsletter!Maat Consulting Limited - ProfileMaat has now been operating for 2 years and we re pleased with our progress in being able to achieve our goal of offering quality commercial property for Investment . We have been conscious of the need to improve our communication to investors and others who have expressed an interest in our company s activities. Therefore this is the first of our newsletters, which will become a regular feature in Maat acquires its name from the Egyptian goddess of Truth, Justice and Balance and we take pride in following the principles of that mythical is a diversified company, we are a Financial Services Provider under the Financial Advisers Act 2008.
2 Through this authority we offer:1. Commercial property proportionate ownership investments opportunities, 2. Investment planning and advice; and3. Risk advisory servicesMaat operates a commercial property management company and is the majority shareholder in Albany Realty Limited, the operator of the LJ Hooker your mailboxes in the future (in sync. with the seasons). We aim to keep the content informative, challenging and entertaining! It will contain our views (which may not always agree with the mainstream) and others views on topical issues in investing, economics, legal, politics and somewhere in there, sport!
3 We will welcome your feedback and plan to have a Readers Views section in the famous statement: There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home. Ken Olsen, founder of Digital Equipment in 1977 Sorry Ken, wrong prediction! There are now 2 billion computers sitting on desks. In 1977, the first year of commercial PC sales, there were 48,000. It s obviously easier to be an historian than a forecaster!franchises in Albany and Glenfield, Auckland. Through this agency residential property is offered for sale and residential properties are managed for experience, Maat also offers Management Consulting services, assisting other businesses to improve Directors and shareholders of Maat include.
4 Neil Tuffin, Chartered Accountant, Authorised Financial Adviser, Management Consultant Bruce Ellis and Bryan McFarlane, Chartered Accountants, Stratford Mark Hughson, Chartered Accountant, Hawera Residential Real Estate and Property ManagementManagement ConsultancyCommercial Property Proportionate Ownership and ManagementFinancial ServicesNeil Tuffin - DirectorThe Business of MaatDirectorsRear: Mark HughsonSeated: Neil Tuffin, Bruce Ellis, Bryan McFarlaneAutumn Investment news | Autumn 2012Ph 06 765 0584 0800 00 6228 | Neil Tuffin 021 481 441 PortfolioWith four commercial properties now under Maat s management, we thank all investors who have subscribed to our offers.
5 It is through your support that we progress to the future with confidence in our strategies for seeking the right properties for investors. With our criteria of: Being a quality building Having a quality tenant; and Providing a satisfactory return to investorsWe carefully assess the level of risk in determining which properties we purchase, with special analysis completed on the two main risks that we perceive and which investors need to be aware of:Bunnings WhakataneWe have pleasure in announcing the purchase of our latest property on behalf of investors. Purchased for $ , this Bunnings tenanted building in Whakatane further enhances our quality portfolio.
6 For any of you seeking an above market return and with the possibility of a future capital gain, you should consider this Investment . There are still a limited AGMsThe annual financial statements should be ready for distribution in mid May. We expect to again hold our series of AGMs in Hamilton, with time, date and place to be advised (likely in the second half of June). Investment AnalysisInvestors have lots of choices as to where to place their funds - opportunities based on the major asset classes of cash; equities; fixed interest; property and alternative classes. So, let s examine some of these major Investment categories: number of subscriptions available, for an Investment of $25,000 each.
7 The projected cash return of pa is payable monthly. Contact us for further information on this Investment or other opportunities. We would welcome your enquiries on any aspect of investing in our commercial property proportionate ownership share markets across the world have enjoyed a good rebound in 2012 to date. However, they still have to rebound some way to get back to their height of beginning of May, 2008! For instance, the ASX200 had a peak of 5,654 and now has a value of 4,300, still needing to regain 31%. The NZX50 had a value of 4,200 at its height. Its value is now 3,467 still needing to regain 21%.
8 The NZ market represents only of the world s share market by capital value; so it is best to look at the larger Australian market (2% of the world market) for an indication of what is happening in the markets world wide. It is interesting to note that the Australian market made yearly highs on the 15th of April Tenancy risk; and interest rate risk. Our conservative approach provides that we retain reserves for contingencies and that we include reasonable interest rate rises in long range financial forecasts. Maat Investment news | Autumn 2012Ph 06 765 0584 0800 00 6228 | Neil Tuffin 021 481 441 2010 and then the 11th of April 2011.
9 Maybe not too much weight can be given to this trend, some can?The long lasting adage for the markets of Sell in May and go away still applies!Some tips to help investors who can cope with the volatility of share markets Over time, dividend payers have historically outperformed other investments, with quite a bit less volatility Look for a good history of dividend growth, with the potential for dividend growth over time Find a company with strong financial performance in the past, and the potential for even better financial performance in the future Strong free cash flow helps a company grow its dividend and its business Also, target shares with below-average debt.
10 Fixed InterestThe banks are paying little; so what about the bond markets? Bonds are tricky! An investor needs to be aware of the type of bond, eg. Does it have a maturity date; when can the coupon rate be reset; can the bonds be bought back by the issuer; What rating does the bond issuer have? Bond yields have dropped significantly, in line with the decline in market interest rates. PropertyOur preference, of course, is to offer syndicated Commercial Property to investors. Why? Several advantages: Allows investors to invest in Commercial Property, whereas they would not have sufficient funds to purchase a satisfactory building on their ownPlease contact us if you re considering investing and wish to discuss options It doesn t have the volatility of the share markets Presuming a quality building with a quality tenant, a long lease term can be expected with regular rent reviews Provides a regular income for investors, normally significantly higher than that derived from fixed interest Provides the opportunity for a capital profit upon sale With Proportionate Ownership.
