Home Loans - May 24th Can You Buy a House With No Deposit? Can you get a home loan with no deposit? You want the good news, or the bad news? The good news is, yes, you probably can. However, now for the bad news! For a lender …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd What was the Kāinga Ora First Home Grant? As of May 22, 2024, Kāinga Ora stopped accepting applications for its First Home Grant. However, while the cash grant is no longer available, Kāinga Ora is still running its First Home Loan scheme, which …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd What is the First Home Loan? It's always been tough to save a deposit to buy a first home. However, there is some assistance available for first home buyers. And one option is the First Home Loan from Kāinga Ora. So …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd What is a Mortgagee Sale? What is a mortgagee sale? People often use the terms "home loans" and "mortgages" interchangeably, but there's a subtle difference. A mortgage is essentially a guarantee on a property. When a bank lends money, it requires …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd Help for First Home Buyers: What’s on Offer? First home buyers (FHBs) have got it tough. House prices remain sky-high, but all is not lost. There is some assistance available to FHBs. Canstar explores the First Home Loan and incentives on offer in NZ. Help …
Home & Contents Insurance - May 6th Best Home Insurance for Units & Apartments: What to Consider House hunting is so emotionally fraught and expensive, arranging home insurance can become a secondary consideration. However, without insurance, no lender is going to agree to a mortgage. And if you’re looking for a unit …
Home Loans - May 6th Switching home loans: tips for borrowers looking for a better deal It could be possible to save money on your mortgage by negotiating for a better rate from your current home lender. And if that doesn’t work, have you considered switching your home loan to another …
Home & Contents Insurance - May 3rd Home Insurance & DIY Renovations Home makeover shows have inspired thousands of Kiwi home owners to try their hands at DIY renovations. But if you're planning to pick up the tools, it's worth checking out if your building plans could …
Home Loans - April 23rd Squirrel: Economic Pain Will Be Borrowers’ Gain What happening with house prices? There’s been a huge flurry of listing activity in the market over the last six months. It’s not unexpected. All the would-be sellers who’d put their plans on ice the last …
Home & Contents Insurance - April 22nd Keeping Homes Weathertight | What are the 4Ds? Leaky buildings have been an ongoing issue for the property sector in NZ stretching back to the 1990s. A range of factors can lead to a leaky home. And, unfortunately, substandard construction can see homeowners …
