Home Loans

Buying property with a partner – whether partner by marriage or otherwise – is not a decision to be made lightly. On the one hand, it can signal the start of a really exciting new …

The housing market has had its fair share of airtime and print space in recent years in New Zealand, and for good reason. Entering the property market, or moving within it, has been challenging for …

CO-author: Dhayana Sena  What is the Reserve Bank and the Official Cash Rate? RBNZ is our country’s central bank. It has been in operation since 1934 and has been 100% owned by the New Zealand Government since …

Co-author: Dhayana Sena Paint The amount of light that a room receives can affect the way a shade of colour looks on the walls. So, it’s best to avoid cool colours in dark rooms and instead balance …

Co-author: Michelle Norton  Garden renovation projects can be a cost-effective way to increase the value of your property - and can even be done as do-it-yourself projects. Landscaping and outside design makeovers add a spark to …

So you managed to raise the deposit, navigate your way through the home loan market, and start shopping around for a house. Great work! You’ve come a long way already. But big decisions still lie …

“According to our research, Kiwibank was the stand-out performer,” says Jose George, general manager of Canstar New Zealand. “Kiwibank was the only home loan provider to receive a 5-star rating for overall customer satisfaction, where key …

Co-Author: Olivia Fairhurst While we talk about the struggles of  young New Zealanders trying to get their foot in the door in the property market, let’s not begrudge those lucky enough to consider investing in property. For …