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20 May 2022

Budget 2022 brings welcome support for first home buyers

This week's Budget announcement has brought good news for first home buyers, with the Government unveiling a number of changes to unlock additional support.

01 March 2017

The cost of car ownership

When I lived in London I never owned a car. And when I worked in Sydney and Melbourne I similarly didn’t use a car and neither did my friends. We caught the train or the bus or the ferry. Yet I’ve always owned a car here in New Zealand.

25 October 2016

How much can I afford to borrow?

It's one of the first questions that anyone looking for a home loan needs to ask themselves.

21 September 2016

How do I pay my loan off faster?

Here's how you can pay off your loan faster, instead of waiting in fear for the return of the interest rate.

22 June 2016

Is the amount I'm borrowing manageable?

With interest rates now being as low as they have been in years, there are a huge number of people deciding to take advantage and purchase their first or next homes.

15 April 2016

3 tricks to keep your energy bill down

A home loan can be difficult to budget around at the best of times, let alone when the cost of living rises. So here are some tips for keeping your energy bill down.

18 January 2016

3 tips for making the most of your equity

So you've bought your first home. What next?

24 June 2012

Mortgage Rates | Where to from here?

With wholesale interest rates tracking as low as they are, and ongoing ructions in Europe, there is plenty of keen discussion on interest rates.

24 February 2010

Two simple ways to take 10 years off your mortgage

When you first eyeball your mortgage it can seem scary. You’re borrowing a hell of a lot of money and the realisation dawns that it might take 25 years to pay off.

14 February 2009

Mortgage survival on one income

We can’t solve baby brain, but we can help restructure your mortgage finances.

15 August 2008

How to use Equity Release Mortgages to plan your retirement

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.