22 June 2005
Farmers See Blue Chip's Succession Planning As Key To Keeping The Farm In The Family
Blue Chip New Zealand's first-ever presence at the annual Mystery Creek Fieldays has marked a significant entry by the
company into the farming sector with a rural investment model that is quickly attracting interest from the farming
community.
Blue Chip's new succession planning solution uses the equity from rural property and invests it in New Zealand's fastest
growing residential property market.
Blue Chip General Manager Jonathan Woodhams met with farmers during the event and is positive about the future.
"Many of the farmers I spoke to are thinking about retirement and how they can pass the farm onto their children, but
they are not sure about how to best manage this and how to take the first step," he says.
"We are committed to helping New Zealanders plan for their futures. With rising property prices it is becoming
increasingly difficult for young farmers to raise equity and purchase rural property. Parents can't afford to give their
farms away as in most cases they provide retirement 'nest-eggs'," he says.
Father and son Blue Chip investors, Neil and Gavin Morrison, believe the Blue Chip succession planning model provided a
great solution for them.
Clinton farmer, Gavin Morrison, says the investment structure is a long-term plan, not a quick-fix.
"Blue Chip's succession planning model is making the farm work to suit all our needs. Dad is still working part-time on
the farm, with the investment financing a new home for my parents' retirement," he says.
Mr Woodhams says the Blue Chip solution is a fair and equitable solution which combines a retirement fund, mortgage
repayment method and the ability to ensure additional children receive their inheritance.
Blue Chip New Zealand is a profitable New Zealand company, listed on the New Zealand stock exchange, that is helping
many New Zealanders realise their future goals through smart investments.
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