19 Dec A Change To LVRs
From January 2018, the Reserve Bank is easing lending restrictions for home buyers and property investors and it’s likely to have a positive impact on first home buyers...
From January 2018, the Reserve Bank is easing lending restrictions for home buyers and property investors and it’s likely to have a positive impact on first home buyers...
This can be a minefield so it's wise to take the time to understand the different types of insurance available to you...
A LIM or Land Information Memorandum is a report issued by the local city or district council which provides a summary of all the information that local authority has on file about that property...
The Reserve Bank is considering deploying debt-to-income measures that would see home buyers being limited to a mortgage of five times their household income...
It’s the latest buzzword in the property industry: RENTVESTING. Renting where you want to live, buying where you can afford to. And it’s proving a popular option, particularly amongst younger first home buyers ...
Across New Zealand house price inflation appears to have slowed, as tighter lending conditions and loan-to-value restrictions continue to deter buyers. But economists predict a rebound...
Historically, in the weeks leading up to a general election, the property market slows, as homeowners wait to see if there is a change of government. This year has been no different, so we have had a bit of time on our hands, and decided...
It’s that time of year when the election hoardings are up in every neighbourhood, and we speculate about who will be the next government and what it will mean for the country. ...
For many first home buyers, and even those looking to buy an investment property, buying off the plan can be an attractive proposition; it lets you buy a property at a set price before it’s even been built. While there are a number of benefits...