

Owning a Home in a Falling Market
Currently there is a buyers’ market for properties. Yet many buyers are holding back, because they are afraid of paying too much in a falling
Currently there is a buyers’ market for properties. Yet many buyers are holding back, because they are afraid of paying too much in a falling
New Zealand now has a dual economy. Our socio-economic groups are clearly divided between those who own property and those who don’t – the haves
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
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
It’s a natural instinct for parents to want to help their kids get a head start in life. A common goal for young parents is
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
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
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
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
Proposed changes to the Reserve Bank’s restrictions on high-LVR residential mortgage lending could create opportunities for first home buyers outside the Auckland region. The Reserve
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
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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