New Zealand Guardian Trust

		I have accepted a contract to work overseas for a year. I would like to rent out my house for the period that I will be away but I am concerned about managing all the financial and maintenance details from a distance. Would Lifestyle Management Services be able to provide me with some support?
		Guardian Trust takes care of the financial and maintenance management of properties all over New Zealand: Rental: If you own residential or commercial property, we can find tenants, negotiate leases and renewals, collect rents, carry out property inspections and look after regular maintenance of property including supervising quotes for major work Buying and Selling: If you decide to sell your property we can act as an intermediary on your behalf to obtain valuations and appraisals and generally undertake the sale process for you. We will discuss reserve prices with you and recommend the best option Maintenance: Guardian Trust can organise tradespeople to carry out maintenance work that needs to be done around the house, supervising and paying them when work is satisfactorily completed.

		My elderly mother will shortly be going into a rest home and has decided to sell her home and invest the proceeds. We are concerned that she won't be able to manage the investments and the family are reluctant to get involved as we feel this would intrude on her privacy and could also potentially lead to disputes within the family. How could your Lifestyle Management Services help?
		As experienced investment managers, Guardian Trust offers expertise and professionalism in managing your mother's investments. You can also be assured of our impartiality, which means we will only act in your mother's best interests. Our comprehensive investment management service includes: Investment advice and portfolio reviews Collecting interest and/or dividends on investments Arranging new investments Instructing share brokers Arranging regular payments for day-to-day living expenses Making payments to family members, churches, charities etc under instruction from the client.