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Neil Dowsett

Founder & CEO

As the founder and CEO of Kensington Finance LP, Neil brings over three decades of legal, financial and property market expertise to the business.


Neil first began providing non-bank lending services in 1991, when assisting a client at his law firm who required a loan after being turned down by his bank. Since then, Neil has founded and successfully-run several finance businesses which have steadily grown over time.


Ultimately, as business expanded and the investment book became larger, these companies outgrew their origins and culminated in the founding of Kensington Finance LP in 2016.


Neil finds great satisfaction in helping borrowers and investors - many of whom have been with him for decades and across generations. His dedication means that he goes the extra mile to personally oversee every loan and still does site visits to almost every security property himself.


Alongside running Kensington Finance, Neil still practises as a lawyer. Having been partner at SDM Law Limited's predecessor firms from 1992 until 2025, he now remains on as a consultant.


Kensington Finance Limited Partnership  (FSP504986) (NZBN 9429043304240) is a non-bank lender, not a registered bank.

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Investors: Any investment opportunities are offered only to wholesale investors as defined in the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013  (FMC Act). Applications from retail investors (being persons to whom the "regulated offer" requirements of the FMC Act apply) will not be considered nor accepted. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Resident Withholding Tax (RWT) is deducted from returns at the rate specified by the Investor.

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Borrowers: Lending criteria, fees and charges apply. 

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General: Information, opinions and material on this website does not constitute financial advice and is not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness. Always obtain independent financial advice before borrowing or investing funds. 

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Contact: admin@kensington.nz  

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