Chris Francis Properties Limited

Chris Francis Properties Limited is a Residential Investments Company which currently owns and operates a portfolio of rental properties across Auckland. Formed in 2005 we can also assist in Estate planning, budgeting, and assistance reaching your financial goals.

It's important to buy investment property in a location where you expect higher than average capital gains (for reasons such as a good local economy, an increasing population or a low land supply for new development), unless you are primarily after yield (the return from your rental income).

To make money through investment property you need to buy wisely and choose a property:

  • In a location with potential for improvement
  • That provides a high yield
  • That can be bought at a reduced price
  • That has the potential for improvements that increase its value.

The best way to increase your investment property's value (and your income) is to add features that tenants desire and are willing to pay for (by an increase in rent). Examples are a garage or carport, an extra bedroom (adding to the building, reorganising existing rooms or adding a sleepout), carpets, fences, security alarms and whiteware. Even just making the place clean and tidy can give you a price advantage over other rental properties.

Managing Director

Chris Francis PGDipBus, NZDE(Civil), AIPENZ/CertETn, MNZIS

Chris is a trustworthy Project Manager with a proven track record in leading and managing high value construction projects. I am skilled at designing and delivering complex projects, analysing the requirements and identifying commercial opportunities both as the client and as the contractor. With personal business interests, I have built Chris Francis Properties into a profitable business, and have recently founded Auckland Subdivisions Ltd. I have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and want to continue to build on my personal and professional business achievements by completing an MBA in the near future.

Key Skills and Experience

Business knowledge and acumen: Commercially astute.

  • Managing Director and Owner of Chris Francis Properties.
  • Founder of White Dragon Martial Arts – Zen Do Kai and a 4th Degree Black Belt built from a passion for and 25 years involvement in martial arts.
  • Inspired entrepreneur, recently establishing Auckland Subdivisions Ltd, driving the business forward to achieve success.
  • Experienced managing and leading multi-million dollar civil engineering and development projects in Australia and New Zealand, identifying commercial opportunities and maximising return on investment.
  • Successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration with The University of Auckland Business School and Holds a New Zealand Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Project management and leadership: Successful Project Manager, experienced engaging and leading teams to deliver high value and complex projects.

  • Led the Cape Reinga SH1 20km seal extension and visitor centre development project for United Civil Construction, managing over 50 staff and a budget of over $20M, successfully finishing the project 8 months ahead of schedule.
  • Successfully managed multiple stakeholder’s expectations through clear communication and strong business relationships.
  • Cohesively led large teams to complete works in an extremely remote location and tough weather conditions, on time and to budget.
  • Excellent negotiator, experienced successfully leading contract negotiations that have exceeded profit expectations.

Qualifications

PGDIPBA. Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Administration. University of Auckland NZDE (CIVIL) New Zealand Diploma in Civil Engineering. CPIT.

Memberships

MNZIS. Member of the New Zealand institute of surveyors.

GIPENZ. Graduate member of the Institute of Professional Engineers.

Client Side Land Development In Auckland: $10 Million to $1 Billion Contract Experience

Project Engineer at Universal Homes: 43 Lot Residential Subdivision, Albany, Auckland. Concept to Completion. $10 million budget.

Project Manager at Landco Land Developments: Stonefields Master planned community, Mt Wellington, Auckland. $1 Billion Budget.

Contractor Land Development Experience In Auckland

PM at Ross Reid Contractors for Ormiston Town Centre, Flatbush Auckland. Todd Property. $5 Million

PM at Ross Reid Contractors for 90 lots at Spinnaker Bay, Beachlands, Auckland for Kaipara Ltd. $7 Million

Personal Business Interests

2005-Current:

  • Managing Director
  • Chris Francis Properties Ltd, Auckland

2015-Current:

  • Managing Director
  • Auckland Subdivisions Ltd, Auckland

Property Portfolio

320 Glenfield Rd, Glenfield, Auckland

64 Redcrest Avenue, Redhill, Papakura

14 Earlshall Drive, Flatbush Auckland

810/430 Queen St, Auckland

320A Glenfield RD, Glenfield Auckland