First Home Buyers - September 11th What is Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance and How Does it Work? Despite expensive house prices and soaring mortgage rates, first home buyers are still active in the housing market. According to RBNZ mortgage figures, so far this year, first home buyers have comprised around 17% of …
Finance News - September 5th NZ’s General Election: a Vote for the Housing Market? Next month's general election will not only decide the future of the government, but that of the housing market, too. Squirrel’s John Bolton gives his expert opinion on the political factors influencing the state of …
First Home Buyers - August 29th Squirrel: How Quickly Will Mortgage Rates Fall When will mortgage rates fall? It's a question on the mind of every Kiwi with a mortgage. Squirrel's John Bolton gives his expert opinion on which way they are headed: The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has had …
First Home Buyers - August 18th How to Make an Offer on a House In this story we cover: How are properties sold? How do you make an offer on a house? What to consider when making an offer What happens after you make an offer? How are properties …
First Home Buyers - July 31st Five Tips: How to Negotiate on House Price Whether it’s after making several inspections in person and weeks of private negotiations, or through the nail-biting excitement of an auction, finalising the sale of a home is a seriously big deal. Once you’ve entered the final stages of …
First Home Buyers - July 27th What Is a LIM report and Do I Need One? Any prospective homebuyer needs to do the due diligence on the property they intend to buy. Houses are eye-wateringly expensive, and you don't want to find yourself stuck with a lemon. That's why in our recent …
First Home Buyers - July 27th Hidden Costs of Buying a Home If you’re new to the house buying game, you can be forgiven for thinking the only costs involved are the deposit and the mortgage. But unfortunately, there are hidden costs of buying a home that …
First Home Buyers - July 25th Home Buying Guide: Six Easy Steps to Buying a Home If you want to buy your dream home, or even just a humble first home, it doesn't have to cause stress and sleepless nights. Canstar's easy six-step home buying guide features all you need to …
First Home Buyers - July 24th How a Credit Score Impacts Your Ability to Get a Home Loan If you’re currently in the market for a home loan, you may have concerns about how a lender will view your application. Income, occupation and age are all factors that can potentially affect your ability …
First Home Buyers - July 18th What Does ‘Subject to Finance’ Mean When Buying a Home? When buying a home, it's always a good idea to get your finances in place before you buy. Not only will it give you a clear idea of your price range, it will give you …
