Best of 2020: The 22-year-old Whanganui property developer who s bought nine houses in two years
18 Sep, 2020 05:00 PM
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Matt Perks of Perks Property Development. Photo / Bevan Conley
At 22, Matt Perks is living his dream. He s bought nine properties across Whanganui in a period of 24 months while setting himself up with a business model that doesn t show any sign of slowing down.
Perks was travelling across New Zealand two years ago, after moving here from a small town of 3000 in South Australia.
After working in hospitality, Perks had a crack at a crash course in property, learning the ropes of investment as well as renovation.
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