Buying a Home
The Haves and the Have Nots
New Zealand now has a dual economy. Our socio-economic groups are clearly divided between those who own property and those who donāt ā the haves
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Buying a Home
Getting Ready for a First Home
The property market is showing no signs of slowing down despite being near the end of a very long upward trend. While there is some
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Buying a Home
Getting in Shape for a House Purchase
Being able to borrow enough money for a first home is the biggest financial hurdle for young couples. When lenders consider how much they can
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Buying a Home
Help for Kids to Buy a House
Itās a natural instinct for parents to want to help their kids get a head start in life. A common goal for young parents is
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Tips for First Home Buyers
The apparent impossibility of buying a first home has many young people questioning whether owning a property should still be part of long term financial
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Buying a Home
Home Buying Mistakes
The fear of missing out is continuing to fuel the property market. Buying in a heated market can lead to impulsive decisions with negative financial
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Why Renters Need a Long Term Plan
The rate of home ownership in New Zealand is falling. Just under 65% of households owned their own home at the time of the last
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Buying a Home
Why You Need to Own a House
The percentage of households who own their own home has dropped to the lowest level since 1951 according to figures released this year by the
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Sweet Spot for First Home Buyers
Proposed changes to the Reserve Bankās restrictions on high-LVR residential mortgage lending could create opportunities for first home buyers outside the Auckland region. The Reserve
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Buying a Home
Home Buyers Beware
New Zealand has a high rate of home ownership when compared to other countries, although it is falling. More properties are now owned by fewer
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Buying a Home
Structure Your Mortgage
Buying a house is a lengthy, stressful process. Just when you think it is all over, and before funds are released to your solicitor, your
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Buying a Home
The Importance of House Prices
House prices are not only a key indicator of what is happening in an economy but they can also be a trigger for a change
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