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The Big Move: Getting set for a mortgage in New Zealand after living overseas
With borders officially reopening, many Kiwi expats are planning a move home once more. Here's everything you need to know about getting a mortgage in New Zealand after living overseas.
How to get yourself (and your finances) ready for a home loan
When it comes to your home loan application, getting your finances in tip-top shape will always be an important part of setting yourself up for success. And these tips are a great starting point.
Stormy seas ahead for property investors: Why diversification is the way to go
Between recent legislative and bank policy changes, and the increasing likelihood of a recession, it looks like we should be hunkering down for a period of pretty significant uncertainty. So, how can property investors protect themselves in the current environment?
Guest post: Using peer-to-peer investments to grow a house deposit
In this article I am going to talk about my personal experience using Squirrel’s P2P lending investments as a reasonably secure short-term investment vehicle to grow my family’s first home deposit.
Chin up: Why tighter LVR restrictions aren't the end of the world for first home buyers
Tighter LVR restrictions might feel like the end of the world for first home buyers right now, but the good news is these measures are only ever temporary. Here are our tips to give you the best chance of success under current conditions.
Beyond the purchase price: The 5 big costs to be aware of as a first home buyer
Buying a home is (probably) going to be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. As a first home buyer, when you’re already fronting up such a hefty chunk of change, you’ll want to make sure you’re not getting stung by any unexpected costs along the way. Let’s take a look at the things you need to factor into your budget to avoid any big surprises.
What you need to know when buying (or selling) a leaky home in New Zealand
Even though it first came to light nearly 30 years ago, New Zealand’s leaky homes saga stills casts a pretty grim shadow over parts of the housing market. If you’re looking at buying (or selling) a leaky or at-risk house and want to school up on the things to watch for, this guide is for you.
What happens to your mortgage in a divorce?
If you're going through a divorce, you probably have a whole lot of questions about navigating changes to your mortgage, and where to next. We’ve got you covered.
Market update: Year-end brings mixed bag for borrowers and buyers, at the mercy of new lending restrictions
As 2021 draws to a close, it looks as though we may finally be starting to see that long-anticipated easing of the housing market come to fruition.
Is it better to fix or float your home loan?
In this article we’re looking at how to pick the right fixed home loan rate term in a rising interest rate environment.
The development opportunity in terraced housing
The changing nature of the housing market has seen a rapid increase in the amount of terraced housing under development. Even experienced developers like terraced housing.
Seven ways to save money on your mortgage
In a perfect world, your bank would let you know every time there was an opportunity for you to save money. But the world isn’t perfect so it’s up to you to stay on top of your home loan. It could save you thousands of dollars. How? Here are seven things to consider.
