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Mortgage Brokers, why you should use one
December 20th 2022
A mortgage broker is a professional who helps individuals and businesses find the best mortgage loan to meet their needs. They work with various lenders and can help you compare mortgage options to
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Breaking Barriers: Your Path to Homeownership with a 5% Deposit
December 16th 2023
Owning your first home is a monumental achievement, but the journey often involves overcoming the challenge of securing a substantial deposit. Traditionally, lenders demanded a minimum deposit of
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Co-ownership: Buying a First Home with Family or Friends
November 1st 2023
In New Zealand's competitive housing market, pooling resources with family or friends could make home ownership a reality for some first home buyers. To ensure a smooth and successful home buying
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Potential Opportunities for Property Investors
November 1st 2023
A change in government could see more opportunities open up for property investors in New Zealand, with adjustments to the Brightline Test, removal of the foreign buyer ban, and a reinstatement of
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A Housing Market Upturn is Good News for Sellers
November 1st 2023
New Zealand’s property market may be shifting from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market, driven by greater buyer demand – in particular from first home buyers taking advantage of favourable
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Managing High Interest Rates and Mortgage Repayments
October 26th 2023
With the Reserve Bank of New Zealand holding the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.5 per cent in October 2023, borrowers are having to get used to higher interest rates and mortgage repayments, as a drop
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New Inflation numbers - what do they mean?
January 26th 2023
New inflation data came out yesterday, and it was lower than expected. Many had planned and anticipated 7.5% inflation, however it came out at 7.2%. What does this mean? Are we about to see the
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5 Year rates are lower than 1 year!?
January 24th 2023
Hey everyone, unless you've been living under a rock, I bet you've noticed that interest rates have risen over the past year. And if you're like me, you're probably wondering what the heck ASB bank
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What is the OCR? and why does it effect me?
January 13th 2023
The Official Cash Rate (OCR) is the interest rate that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) uses to implement its monetary policy. It is the rate at which banks can borrow or lend overnight funds
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I’m saving for a house, how much should I contribute to Kiwisaver?
January 2nd 2023
If you are planning to purchase your first home, now or in the future, you are likely considering how you can best utilize your KiwiSaver. The way you contribute to your KiwiSaver in the years and
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