September 25, 2020
Rumours abound about interest rate drops, but how much substance is there behind the talk? We take a look at what the experts have to say.
September 14, 2020
Coming back to New Zealand and trying to get into the property market? Here’s everything you need to know to finance a purchase.
September 11, 2020
Need fee simple made simple? Check out this guide to the basics of what you need to know about property titles in New Zealand.
September 3, 2020
To celebrate Father’s Day, we asked the kids of Money Empire’s dads a few questions about their old boys. The answers are guaranteed to make you laugh!
August 28, 2020
Goran Loncar had a long and interesting career before he ended up as Senior Financial Adviser here at Money Empire. Here is his story
August 20, 2020
Trauma insurance is every bit as important as life insurance and yet so few Kiwis have it. We take a closer look to help you figure out if you need it.
August 14, 2020
We know it might be a hard thing to think about, but putting together a will and implementing an EPA is important for your financial health.
August 6, 2020
The market is extremely competitive right now and if you want to buy your dream home, you’ll need to be quick. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss out.
July 30, 2020
The popularity of non-bank lenders has boomed during COVID-19. We look at the reasons why and discuss whether a non-bank lender could be a good option for you.
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.