Merry Christmas Property Kiwis!

Welcome to our December 2024 newsletter.

We had a brilliant night last week at the Xmas Jumper drinks. Congratulations to our Xmas jumper prize winners and the victorious quiz team and thanks to the team at the Carlton Tavern for looking after us as always. See some highlight pics below.

We now break for Christmas and return in February for our Tour of Parliament on 18th February 2025. Tickets for this event have now sold out but you can join the waiting list by emailing me at [email protected] and we may look at scheduling another tour at a later date.

In March we have our annual drinks gathering with the Property Aussies at MIPIM 2025. MIPIM is the largest property conference in Europe and takes place in Cannes in the south of France every year. Book your free place on our website if you are planning to head to MIPIM next year.

Early notice that we have a couple of incredible speaker breakfasts lined up for 2025. First we have Emma Cariaga from British Land at Canada Water in May followed by Benjamin Davis the Kiwi MD of Octopus Funds in September. These events will be popular so best book your place now. FREE entry for paid KIP members.

I wish you all a safe and enjoyable festive break.

Regards

Bryce
[email protected]

Some pics from the Xmas Jumpers drinks below

December Newsletter Contents 

• Waiheke Gin comes to the UK
• Supporting young Kiwi women cyclists competing in the UK
• Upcoming events 
• New Members
• Kiwi Jobseekers
• Congrats to new hires

Waiheke Island Gin comes to the UK!!

Sponsor support needed for young Kiwi women cyclists competing in the UK


Support needed for talented, young female NZ Cyclists, via Elite UK based team, Nouvelles Cycling.
 
Following very successful seasons from 2015 to 2022 with our women’s senior race team, 2024 is a new direction for us. We have established a race squad focussed on the development of riders aged 19-23, an area that has been under served in the recent, post pandemic years. We will provide a comprehensive support structure, aligned with a suitable and exciting race programme. We race in UK and Northern Europe in particular, where the race scene is well established and robust, producing the majority of female Professional riders. Also areas such as senior rider mentorship from established and successful female cyclists, Sports Psychology, media training and sponsor relationship building are all being factored in, alongside specific skill building and tactical development from experienced team management.
 
We have developed a relationship with cyclists from New Zealand via Cycling New Zealand’s Elite Endurance Development Coach Elyse Fraser, whose support and guidance are critical in paving the way for cyclists undertaking this big step.
 
There is an opportunity to share in the success, the personal and sporting development, and the stories of these young athletes. It’s a chance to make a real difference to talented young women in their chosen field. Any interest will be considered as we look to raise funding to further support the rider's ambitions.
 
Please contact David Walters team manager.     [email protected]      womensu23cycling

Upcoming Events

18th February 2025 - Tour of Houses of Parliament - SOLD OUT WITH A WAITING LIST


An insider's view of these iconic buildings including some fascinating insights into the workings of UK government. Andrew Rosindell is MP for Romford and co-Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Australia and New Zealand which is charged with furthering UK Government relationships with NZ and Australia. Andrew's team's Parliament tours are both educational and entertaining and we will follow with drinks at a venue nearby.

SORRY THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT BUT YOU CAN JOIN THE WAITING LIST BY EMAILING  [email protected]
 

11th March 2025 - ANZAC Drinks at MIPIM, Cannes

See our website for a full list of forthcoming webinars and events in 2024
Kiwis In Property

If you are planning to attend multiple KIP events during the year, you should consider taking out annual KIP membership which is only £49 per annum and grants members free or discounted entry to most events as well as additional benefits such as listing on our member profile page and access to our online speaker video library.

New KIP Members this month


A warm welcome to the following new KIP members who joined our community this month.

• Conrad Smith - Opteon - Valuer (Gisborne - NZ hometown)
• Sam Phillips - Roblaw Max - Recruiter (Auckland)
• Rhia Shon - Queens City Law - Legal (Auckland)
• Nicola Ryan - Knight Frank - Research ( Christchurch)
• Jo Shepherd - Fletcher Living - Marketing (Dunedin)
• Maria George - Qual - Consultant (Auckland)
• Imogen Renwick - Urbis - Valuer (Auckland)
• Brady Page - Canary Wharf Group - Accounting (Auckland)
• Tom Mabbott - Opteon - Valuer (Tauranga)
• Olivia Emri - Seeking work - Developer (Vancouver)
• Victoria Onyon - Notting Hill Genisis - Project Manaagement (Cambridge)
• Virgina McDonald - Gin's BTTLs - Investor (Invercargill)
• Jared Peterson - Seeking Work - Analyst (Wellington)
• Luke Condon - Quattro - Investor/Developer (Auckland)

Kiwi Jobseekers

Please support any new kiwi arrivals whenever you can. We all remember what it was like being new to London and how helpful it was to grab a coffee with another kiwi who could give us a steer on the market or CV tips. You can contact Kiwis seeking work by visiting our Jobseekers page or connecting through Linkedin.
 

The following newly arrived Kiwis are currently seeking roles. See our jobseekers page at Kiwis In Property for more detail.


Jo Shepherd - led the marketing division at Fletcher Living for 8 years with focus on residential and land development managing a marketing team of 9. Seeking a senior marketing role in the UK
(7) Jo Shepherd | LinkedIn
[email protected]


Jared Peterson - Seeking Analyst or Investment Management role with 5 years NZ experience as an analyst.
(7) Jared Peterson | LinkedIn
[email protected]




Olivia Emri - Seeking a Development or Project Management role with 3 years of Project Management in Vancouver
(7) Olivia Emri | LinkedIn
[email protected]


Nick Karton - a Lincoln graduate with a year's work experience with Savills NZ and brings forecasting, modelling and analytical skillset. Looking for a junior analyst role or similar entry level position within asset management 
(8) Nick Karton | LinkedIn
[email protected]



Hadley van Schaik  - Arriving with 6 years experience selling luxury residential real estate with Sotheby's International Realty in Queenstown and now looking for his next property opportunity in London
(3) Hadley van Schaik | LinkedIn
[email protected]


Jessie Egan - Qualified Engineer who comes with 4 years Project Management experience with Fisher & Paykel now seeking a UK Project Management role. 
(3) Jessica Egan | LinkedIn
[email protected]

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Kiwi new hires



Congrats to the following Kiwis who have recently successfully secured employment:

• Tom Adams - Vanguard
• Philippa Glenn - Mapp
• Lauchie McKellar - Savills
• Hannah Lee - Metrus
• Shaun Salter - BUPA International
• Luke Wisbey - Foresight
• Leo English - CBRE
• Douglas Roles - Pure DC
• Ricky Balfour - Government Legal Department
• Marcu Bolli - The Cumming Group 
• Rebecca MacPherson - Savills
• Tim Goodman - Riverstone
• Henry Finnis - CBRE

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UK to NZ Pension Transfers

‘Wouldn’t it be easier to leave my pension in the UK and then just withdraw the benefits in NZ when I retire?’



Although the UK and New Zealand arguably have many things in common, unfortunately, tax regimes aren’t one of them! It’s important to understand all the potential repercussions of transferring your pension - or not. This short video explains more GBPensions - An overview of your UK to New Zealand pension transfer options (youtube.com). You can also download our free guide, ‘Understanding your UK to NZ pension transfer options’. Tony Chamberlain and the team at GBPensions will be happy to answer any queries you may have.



 

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