Home Loans - December 18th How Much Does a Home Renovation Cost? A well-planned, well-executed reno can add value to a home. But not all renovations hit the mark. Here we run through some of the renos most likely to add value to a home and their …
Home Loans - December 13th How Do I Fund a Small Business in NZ? A Complete Guide You’ve recognised a gap in the market and got a solid business idea. But there's one minor problem: you need help with start-up costs. It's a good idea to start with a business plan, as …
First Home Buyers - December 5th Squirrel: What is the OCR and Why is it Important? For Kiwi households with a mortgage, chances are the phrase ‘Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement’ has become a bit of a stress trigger in recent times. OCR announcements happen seven times per year like clockwork. It's …
Banking & Insurance - November 23rd How To Reduce Mortgage Repayments Unfortunately, there's no secret formula to reducing the cost of a home loan. Three things affect the overall cost of a mortgage: Size of the loan Interest rate Mortgage term And there's only one surefire way …
Banking & Insurance - November 20th A Guide to Bridging Loans Whether you've outgrown your house, are looking to scale down, or have discovered your dream home, sometimes it suits to buy a new property before selling your current one. In such a situation, you might …
Home Loans - November 10th House Rental Prices New Zealand Finding a home to rent can be tough, and expensive. Competition is fierce and the best homes get snapped up quickly. And if you're not familiar with a certain area, or if you're working to …
Car Insurance - November 9th EV Loans: What Loans Are on Offer for Electric Vehicles? What are EV loans/sustanibility loans? Essentially, these are loans for purchasing an electric vehicle and/or undertaking other sustainable initiatives such as installing an EV wall charger or solar panels. More often than not, these loans are home …
First Home Buyers - November 6th How Much Can I Borrow to Buy a House? How much can I borrow? It's a question many first home buyers (FHBs) want to know, and understandably so. When borrowing money for your first home, it's not as simple as subtracting a deposit from the …
Home Loans - October 30th House Flipping in NZ: 5 Expert Tips What is house flipping? House flipping is an investment approach that typically involves buying undervalued properties, renovating them and then selling them on at a profit. The aim is generally – theoretically at least – to …
First Home Buyers - October 11th Essential House Inspection Checklist Between the time you inspect a property and make an offer and the time you settle and it becomes yours, there are a number of potential issues that can come up, and problems that might …
