December 20, 2019

Meet Blair and Pamela: Living his dream retirement thanks to smart investment

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

3 New Year’s financial resolutions that don’t suck

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

5 easy ways to boost your KiwiSaver to buy your first home

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

Could you pay your mortgage if the unexpected happened?

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

How a young Hamilton couple bought a home at just 21 years old

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 property market heating up for property investors

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

Make these 3 small financial changes now and future-you will be better off

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

5 home loan features that boost investor cash flow

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 Barton, one of our top mortgage advisors, has just given birth!

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

How much deposit do I need to buy my first home?

Getting your first home deposit together is tough, but not impossible. This short guide has everything you need to know.
May 27, 2019

Everything you need to know about accessing your KiwiSaver for your first home

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

Property investors: Here’s the secret to the perfect mortgage

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

Our advice on buying property with family and friends in NZ

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

What is useable equity and how can you make it work for you?

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

3 reasons why first home buyers need finance pre-approval

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.