December 20, 2019
Property investment is a great way to improve your financial future. Meet Blair and Pamela, an Auckland property investor who is on track for their dream retirement
December 20, 2019
Most people make New Years resolutions only to quickly forget them. Don’t make the same mistake - make your resolutions into reality in 2020.
December 13, 2019
Your KiwiSaver may be the key to saving the deposit for your first home. Here are five ways you can increase your balance fast.
December 5, 2019
If something unexpected happened and you were unable to work would you be able to pay your mortgage? If you’re not sure, or you answered no, here’s a solution.
November 29, 2019
Despite being just 21 and 22 years old, Bailyn and Chelsea bought their own 4-bedroom home. Find out how they did it here.
November 22, 2019
Auckland’s property market has been quiet for some time now, but it appears to be waking up. We take a closer look at what that means for investors.
November 15, 2019
Young Kiwis are rarely taught how to manage their money which can make saving difficult later in life. Here are three things you can do to change that.
November 8, 2019
Poor cash flow is one of the main reasons that property investors struggle. Don’t make the same mistake - discover six loan features that boost cash flow.
October 25, 2019
Lisa recently took time off to have her second child. We chatted to her about the journey she’s been on and discussed her return to work.
June 18, 2019
Getting your first home deposit together is tough, but not impossible. This short guide has everything you need to know.
May 27, 2019
You’re looking to buy your first home, but you aren’t quite sure of the specifics of drawing down on your KiwiSaver. Here are the basics of what you need to know, including some useful links for further reading.
May 23, 2019
If you had a chance to pay your mortgage off quicker, would you take it? To get you thinking, we’ve looked at how refinancing might give you that chance and save you thousands of dollars.
May 13, 2019
On May 8, New Zealand’s Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to a record low, from 1.75 to 1.5 per cent. This could help you save thousands in interest repayments if you already have a home loan or you’re planning to buy property soon.
May 9, 2019
Up to 70-80 per cent of the property investors we speak to are breaking their fixed-term mortgages and changing early. The most common reason for this is poor advice and structuring.
May 6, 2019
Buying property with family has quickly become popular, particularly here in Auckland. In fact, Stuff recently reported that over half of first home buyers have parental help of some sort.
April 30, 2019
If you’ve owned a property for a few years, there’s a good chance that you’ve amassed useable equity. This can be used to fund the purchase of an investment property or bach, to renovate your current home, and much more.
April 26, 2019
Are you about to start searching for your first home in Auckland? Before you do, it’s a great idea to arrange conditional finance pre-approval. Here are a few reasons to consider pre-approval.
March 13, 2019
If you're looking at getting into property investment but don't know where to begin, here are three tips to help start you on your journey.
February 18, 2019
Before investing in renovations or improving the fittings and fixtures of your property, it's important to consider over capitalisation. Do you know what it is?
February 4, 2019
International Women's Day 2019 is all about promoting gender balance. Is there gender inbalance in financial advice, and does it need addressing?
January 30, 2019
Your bank accounts can become a powerful tool in managing your finances and helping you achieve your financial plan. Do you know how to structure them?