January 22, 2021
Borrowing money is cheap and the property market in New Zealand is hot. But, where are the best places for property investment? Read on.
December 30, 2020
A mortgage cashback is an incentive for homebuyers in New Zealand to use a lender's mortgage product. But what even is a mortgage cashback?
December 28, 2020
Mortgages, insurance, and financial planning can be hard to get your head around. Check out these top tips from Money Empire to make it easier.
November 26, 2020
Major banks are predicting that the Official Cash Rate will drop below 0% in early 2021. What does this mean for your home loan rate?
November 25, 2020
Our team at the Beyond the Field podcast have just chatted about Black Friday Sales, why they are the way they are, and how to avoid it. We thought we'd back it up and give our 2cents worth on a post.
November 13, 2020
We’ve had countless clients ask us whether now is a good time to buy property in New Zealand. Here’s our answer.
October 30, 2020
We had a chat with Neve, our Client Service Coordinator, to talk surfing, first home buying and her role here at Money Empire.
October 15, 2020
Personal insurance is tricky to get right and the consequences of buying the wrong cover can be dire. Check out our guide to make sure you’ve got what you need.
October 1, 2020
The NZ property market is going strong despite COVID-19 and the recent lockdowns. We take a closer look at the numbers and predict what’s next for the market.
November 26, 2020
Major banks are predicting that the Official Cash Rate will drop below 0% in early 2021. What does this mean for your home loan rate?
November 13, 2020
We’ve had countless clients ask us whether now is a good time to buy property in New Zealand. Here’s our answer.
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 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.