Home Loans - July 18th What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? Throughout 2020-21, house prices went a little crazy. Many hopeful first home buyers (and investors) took advantage of the uber-low interest rates and jumped onto the property ladder. The problem was that the increased competition …
First Home Buyers - July 18th Home Auctions vs Private Treaty Sales: The Pros and Cons There are three main styles of property sales in New Zealand: Private treaty (or private sale): interested parties make an offer and negotiate a price and purchase conditions with the seller Auction: interested parties bid …
Home & Contents Insurance - July 17th Phone Insurance: Do You Need it? What is phone insurance? Phone insurance is designed to cover the cost of repairing or replacing your phone if it's damaged, misplaced or stolen. Phone insurance also covers potential faults after the manufacturer's warranty has expired. What …
Pet Insurance - July 17th Pet Insurance: Does Your Indoor Cat Need It? What is the lifespan of an indoor cat? Compared to outdoor cats, indoor cats are more likely to live longer – up to 20 years! This is because indoor cats are protected from the dangers present …
Home & Contents Insurance - July 12th When do You Pay Excess on Home Insurance? In the context of insurance, 'excess' is a predetermined amount that you, as the policyholder, agree to contribute towards the costs of your claim. It's a form of self-insurance, with you bearing a small portion …
Car Insurance - July 10th Car Windscreen Replacement Cost and Repair New Zealand's winding, picturesque roads are beautiful, but they can be pretty harsh on cars. Constant braking and turning takes a toll on tyres, and loose gravel and stones can chip paint and windscreens. And the …
Car Insurance - July 10th Does Car Insurance Cover a Stolen Car? Does car insurance cover a stolen car? In many cases, car insurance does cover stolen cars. However, not all policies cover theft, so you need to ensure you choose the right type of car insurance if …
Health Insurance - July 10th Health Insurance For Kids: How it Works in NZ Canstar's latest research reveals 59% of adult Kiwis buy health insurance as it offers them peace of mind, knowing they will be able to get immediate care when required. But have you considered the value …
Car Insurance - July 10th Roadside Assistance: What Options Are There? Roadside assistance is a great benefit to have. Whether from your insurer or a separate non-insurer provider, it can get you back on the road when things go awry. Or, at the very least, get …
Banking & Insurance - July 10th Dosh for Teens Have you signed up for Dosh yet? Dosh is New Zealand's first digital wallet. It enables instant payments in shops and restaurants, and money transfers between friends and family, through its clever app, making them …
