2008
Why Now is a Good Time to Buy Property in New Zealand
Filed under: NZ Economy, Property Buying Tips
For overseas buyers, I’ve spent the past two months explaining that this is the ideal time to take advantage of the Kiwi property market. The two key points are (1) a falling NZ dollar will make property cheaper and (2) the housing market is not homogeneous. Luckily by borrowing in NZ$ you can benefit from
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How to use Equity Release Mortgages to Plan Your Retirement
Filed under: Retirement Planning
What is an equity release mortgage? An equity release mortgage (ERM) is not for everyone but, used properly, it can give significant freedom and quality of life to many people who own property and are on a limited income such as government superannuation. ERMs allow you to borrow against the value of your property with
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We were featured in the NZ Herald in April. The articles give you a bit of a sense for what we do. They will still be useful for first home buyers, so we have attached them. They are in PDF format – click to download. Share on Facebook
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What impact will the fallout from the global credit crisis have on you? If you want to borrow, will the bank be willing to lend? And if you are looking to invest – how safe are the banks? Or should you just stash your cash under the mattress where you can keep an eye on
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If you’re waiting for a better time to enter the housing market, this could be the time to make your move. Despite the negative press, there’s a lot to like about the current market – particularly if you’re in the market for a first home. A lot of the market commentary on housing seems to
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