How can buying that Rx3/Skyline(a dream car) make financial sense?
I sat down with a couple recently who wanted to talk about their interest rates, retirement was not even on the horizon. By the time
What should you actually build in Auckland?
Auckland’s latest plan change is out and about, quietly rewriting the rules for anyone thinking about building, developing, or growing a portfolio. So I sat
What The Election Actually Means For House Prices
An election’s coming, and property is always fertile ground for campaigns to dig around in. So I caught up recently with Miriam Bell, senior business
15 storey apartment possible soon near that site
Plan 120, has been kicked around the council, public and maybe even touched the odd politician. Finally the picture of the New Auckland is coming
What Happens When You Don’t Have a Will?
Losing your partner would entail some devastating times but imagine hurdles appearing to administer your home loan adding to the stress. This happened to a
Ten Years Up, Three Years Flat: What Auckland Rents Are Really Telling Investors
Ten Years Of Rent Growth, Then It Just Stopped Auckland’s median weekly rent went from $490 to $660 between 2016 and 2024 — up 35%,
Buying an Auckland home – understanding the potential of the site
Buying a home or an investment is one of the most exciting adventures you can embark on. And amazingly fruitful when the decision is made
What happens when you can’t physically look after your banking
Assuming your spouse can just access your cash? Let’s say you manage all the household finances and suddenly you lose capacity. You’d think common sense
Cashbacks and interest rates the best approach before you fix
Wholesale rates have dropped a bit, which has meant that banks feel more comfortable sharpening their pencils. Fixed rates have become softer and banks have
The Real Cost of Heart Disease: Why Financial Protection Matters
Heart disease remains New Zealand’s single biggest killer. According to a recent AIA claims report, $93.5 million was paid out in heart-related insurance claims in
Interest rates and house prices – gaining clarity on the key fundamentals
Up Down Much like the ebb and flow of our key waterways, the interest rate and housing market landscape remains one of cautious optimism. The
Investing for wealth – Should property still be in the mix?
The Equity build – Is it the right move? Property investment has costs and risks. But is it still worth it long term, especially in