By Donna Marks, a Mortgage Adviser in Wellington
In New Zealand’s competitive housing market, pooling resources with family or friends could make home ownership a reality for some first home buyers. To ensure
Across the country, Kiwis are grappling with a higher cost of living that has left many feeling the squeeze on the household budget. The rising
Managing an investment property can be a full-time job and one that many investors don’t have time for. One way to streamline property management is
As the effects of the climate crisis become increasingly evident, New Zealanders are beginning to understand how these worldwide environmental shifts are reshaping the landscape
Government recently announced changes to some of the home ownership products and programmes administered by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities that will take effect
While auctions can be an incredibly stressful and intensive – even intimidating – way to buy property, they are also one of the fastest and
As Kiwis struggle with the rising cost of living, higher interest rates and recent weather events that caused significant damage to homes in certain regions,
Earlier this month, the RBNZ increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, from 4.75 per cent to 5.25 per cent. It’s the
According to REINZ February 2023 Property Report, the median house price in New Zealand decreased by 13.9 per cent year on year. At the same time, property
Navigating finances can feel overwhelming, and without a clear understanding you could be left ill-equipped and vulnerable to financial stress. Being financially literate can change
I cover the whole Wellington region, including Wellington City, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt, Porirua and Whitby.
