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Investing outside of Auckland…. a guide for city-dwellers.
The regions… a golden opportunity and breathtaking yields at low prices… or a minefield of disappointment, vacancies, high maintenance, low employment and gangs. Most Auckland residents who invest outside the big smoke do so for two reasons; lower prices and higher yields. This makes perfect sense because if you could achieve the same results in [...]Read More
Become Mortgage-Free Faster by Following These Simple Tips
Taking on a mortgage is a massive decision, for many of us, the biggest financial decision we’ll ever make. However, it is a step in the direction of owning a slice of New Zealand and having an appreciating asset in our back pocket. Due to home loans generally lasting between 25 to 30 years, it [...]Read More
Preparing to Win at Auction: What You Need to Know
For those that have attended an auction before, you’ll understand that they are unpredictable, stressful yet exhilarating. However, if you are looking at entering the property market, it’s important to get comfortable within the auction environment. Here are several tips that will help you feel comfortable and confident at auction time. Check your approval status [...]Read More
Asking the Important Questions: What You Should Ask Potential Lenders
Securing a home loan is by-far the biggest and most impactful financial decision many Kiwi’s will ever encounter. For most, it is a lifetime commitment to their lender for helping them secure a house. Because securing a home loan is such a huge decision it’s critical you fully understand what you are committing to and [...]Read More
How to Finance the Build of Your Dream Home
With Auckland still in the midst of a housing shortage, a number of prospective buyers are now looking to buy a plot of land and build their home from scratch. While this is an excellent idea, especially with a number of developments popping up all around the cities outskirts, it does bring its own challenges, [...]Read More
Settling In: What You Need to Know About Settlement Day
Settlement day, the day you finally get to take hold of your new home. This is a big day for any homeowner and while it may seem like the end of a long process, there are still a few formalities that need to be completed before the keys are handed over. On settlement day there [...]Read More
Know What You’re Buying: Understanding the Different Ownership Types
In New Zealand, we have four main forms of land ownership; freehold, leasehold, unit title and cross lease. If you are looking at buying a new home, it is important you understand what ownership form you will be buying, how it limits future options and how it impacts potential capital gains. Before committing to buying [...]Read More
Add Value to Your Home Over the Holidays
With the holidays approaching, a number of us have a couple of well-earned weeks off. While this is a time to relax and spend time with friends and family, for those looking to sell their house early next year, this is the perfect time to embark on a few DIY projects. By spending a few [...]Read More
Renovations that are Bound to Increase the Value of Your Home
Renovations are a great way to add significant value to your property if you are looking to put it on the market in the near future. Whether you want to go for a full-scale re-do or a little touch up of some small features, the options are only limited by your budget. Below we talk about [...]Read More
Don’t Risk it: How to Protect Your Home these Holidays
For a number of Kiwi’s, summer is the perfect time to pack up the car, bundle the kids and pets in the back seat and head off on holiday. Whether heading away to our favourite beach, off to visit the family or simply escaping the daily grind, we love our vacation time. However, there is [...]Read More