Sometimes I really hate interest rates. When they go up everyone squeals about the pain that will be inflicted on NZ households. When they go down everyone squeals about how house prices go will go up and first home buyers will find life gets … Read more
Archives for July 2015
July 23, 2015 By
Mortgages: How to juggle them when you’re self-employed!
If you're self-employed it can often feel like your income is as unpredictable as the Warriors on game day. This can make managing mortgages very stressful. We regularly work with self-employed clients, offering advice on structuring their home … Read more
July 13, 2015 By
Self-employed? How to set yourself up for buying a house
So, you’re the master of your own destiny. No 9-5 for you. You’re a one-man-band, a money-making-machine. Well, that’s the idea. The reality: rather different. But, there are great benefits to being self-employed – a couple of hang-ups though too. … Read more
July 8, 2015 By
Interest rates, interest rates, interest rates
Whether you’ve been a home owner for a long time or yet to join the club this topic is never far from mind. I haven’t spoken on this topic for a while but I reckon we’re at a point where I’m sure you’d like to hear something. Actually I think … Read more
July 7, 2015 By
KiwiSaver first home buyer changes update
KiwiSaver is more than just a decent retirement scheme – it’s a secret weapon that’ll help you get into your first home. On 1 April the Government made changes to KiwiSaver to make life a little easier for first home buyers, but there is confusion … Read more
