Woohoo! The share of new residential lending to first home buyers has shown a steady increase in 2019 according to Reserve Bank information. That means more and more young Kiwis are buying and moving into their first homes. Are you looking at buying soon? Be part of...
Before advisor Isa Nacewa started helping Kiwis make smarter financial decisions with Money Empire, he had a long and successful rugby career. That included 54 caps for Auckland’s NPC side, 44 for the Blues, one international cap for Fiji and a whopping 185 for the...
The median price in every region of Auckland decreased from March to April 2019, according to Real Estate Institute of NZ data. Property in NZ’s biggest city is no longer a sure thing for capital gains in the short term. You may have to think outside the box when you...
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. How do I withdraw? You can withdraw your KiwiSaver for...
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. How could the OCR cut...