Property investment: Is it still worth it?
Given the changes that have (and haven’t) happened in the investment property marketplace, Edge Mortgage’s Glen McLeod talks about ways of raising funding for getting
May 24, 2019
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Bank of mum and dad shuts doors
It’s becoming harder to tap into the “bank of mum and dad”. Lenders and mortgage brokers said bank lending requirements were making it tougher for
February 4, 2019
How much has home affordability improved?
Home affordability has improved by 4.4% and mortgage rates are at a two-year low meaning now may be the best time to purchase property, according
December 5, 2018
How much has home affordability improved?
Home affordability has improved by 4.4% and mortgage rates are at a two-year low meaning now may be the best time to purchase property, according to the latest study by Massey University.
October 22, 2018
Jo and Jamie
Hi Michelle
We just wanted to follow up and say thank you very much for all your help earlier in the year. We are very happy with how things are going at Westpac.
You and your team have done an absolutely amazing job. At first we weren’t sure if we would be accepted to refinance because of all the unsecured debt that we had but you did all the hard work to ensure that it all went through without lots of credit checks. Now things are a lot better for us financially and we can start thinking about planning for the future.
Thanks very much
– Jo and Jamie
October 10, 2018
Bank of mum and dad shuts doors
It’s becoming harder to tap into the “bank of mum and dad”.
Lenders and mortgage brokers said bank lending requirements were making it tougher for first-home buyers to use their parents’ support to get a home loan.
September 18, 2018
Stats show construction activity is on the rise
Building activity has increased by a seasonally adjusted 0.8% in the June 2018 quarter, according to new data released by Stats NZ.
The rise has reversed a 0.8% fall in the March 2018 quarter, and has been adjusted for higher construction costs and typical seasonal patterns to show the underlying changes.
September 17, 2018
KiwiBuild starter homes completed, ready for sale
The first KiwiBuild homes at the McLennan development in Papakura, Auckland have been completed and more are on the way, the government says.
The 18 finished KiwiBuild homes will be sold through a ballot, which runs for four weeks and opens on September 10.
September 13, 2018
Will private lending solve KiwiBuild’s funding troubles?
The government needs to seal more deals with private lenders if it wants to hit its KiwiBuild targets, according to New Zealand Mortgages & Securities (NZMS) director James Kellow.
September 10, 2018
Mortgage unaffordable for Auckland first-home buyers
Despite the slowing prices, Aucklanders would still have a very hard time purchasing their first homes, according to income statistics.
September 9, 2018