Buying Your First Home In A Hot Market
How crazy is it to see how much the property prices have gone up since this time last year!
At the same time last year, 60 -70% of first home buyers were using their first home grant when purchasing their first home because it's common practice and it's there for the purpose of helping you buy.
Why Apartment Living Is Becoming More Popular - Is This Still The Best Choice For Property Investors?
From what we’re hearing, many property investors are thinking about or are in the process of selling some of their rentals and entering the property development market.
And while this is driving up prices of sections and RMD land in and around Christchurch, the flow on effect means we can now expect to see many more apartments and townhouses on the market.
State of the Market
Local mortgage adviser, Nathan Miglani, looks at the facts of the matter when it comes to buying and selling property in Christchurch and Canterbury after COVID-19 When Level 3 arrived…
Maintaining Your Financial Health
When times get tough, it becomes clear just how healthy (or not!) our financial situation really is. Here’s what you can do to get your finances back into shape…
The Christchurch Property Market: What’s in Store for the Next 6 Months
How will the Christchurch property market respond to COVID-19 and what’s likely to happen over the coming months? There’s no doubt about it, these are unprecedented times and trying to…
Turn-key home or build your own?
If you’re planning to build a home, you’ll need to consider whether you will purchase a turn-key home or build your own. There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach…
Why use a professional mortgage advisor?
When you want to apply for a mortgage – whether it’s for your first home, next home or investment property – it may be tempting to ‘go with what you…
Kiwisaver, First Home Grant and First Home Loan
Most New Zealand first-home buyers use KiwiSaver to buy their first home. And, no wonder – it’s a great way to kick-start your home-ownership goals. The First Home Grant and…
Is it better to rent or buy a home?
For many people in New Zealand, the dream of buying a home is as Kiwi as jandals, fish ‘n’ chips and the All Blacks. But what are the real benefits…
Soliciter, valuer, building inspector - other home-buying costs to count on
So, you’ve saved a 20% deposit for buying your first home or next home (or you’ve saved a 5% deposit and you’re now ready to apply for a First Home…