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First home buyers
Why do mortgages get declined?
There could be any number of reasons why a mortgage application might get declined. Here a...
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The Preest Journal: buying our first home
In a world of articles about young couples buying their first home 'on their own' but with...
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Goals – A new home in 2018
Are you eyeing up a new home this year? Here’s what’s on the cards for 2018....
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Good news: lending rules are loosening
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has announced this morning that they’re loosening their le...
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How does finance work for a house-build?
Buying a house before it’s built has a slightly different process to when you physically e...
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How to get approved for a mortgage in this market
It’s no secret that it’s getting harder and harder to get approved for a mortgage. Here ar...
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The most common mistakes first home buyers make
We see the same mistakes come up over and over again with first home buyers, so here they ...
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Getting “bank ready” in a tough market
It’s not all bad news… you can get loan approvals, and you can find property within your p...
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Budgeting your first home
It’s tough being a first home buyer. But with a bit of foresight and forward planning, we’...
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Should young home buyers be looking to the regions?
For many of us, living in Auckland can be challenging. Sure, there's plenty to enjoy about...
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Housing developments bring first homes closer to reality
First-home buyers across the country will be feeling a sense of relief as recent mortgage ...
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Common financial challenges faced by first-home buyers?
Buying a home is an important milestone in the lives of many people, across New Zealand an...
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Trying to save up for your first home? We can help
If you've been dreaming of buying a house for the first time, you're absolutely not alone....
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Is your first home in your stocking this Christmas?
First-home buyers could be scouring Auckland for an affordable place to call their own - a...
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First home buyers shouldn't be put off by Auckland market
Are you a first-home buyer in Auckland looking for property, but don't know where to start...
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Is the tide turning for first home buyers in Auckland?
According to interest.co.nz's report for September, first home buyers in Auckland are star...
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How much can I afford to borrow?
It's one of the first questions that anyone looking for a home loan needs to ask themselve...
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Advisor insight: Regional New Zealand needs more business
Everybody talks about the housing situation in Auckland as if it is the only one in the co...
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Is Auckland entering a construction boom?
With the new Auckland Unitary Plan now officially passed, people predict that the City of ...
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How much do local shops really matter?
The effect of local amenities on the value of a home is largely the reason why "location, ...
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Changes to KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme
From 1 August 2016 there are a number of changes to the KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme aimed a...
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