
Where Would You Buy Right Now? Housing Market Insights from a Financial Adviser Who’s Actually Looking Too
There’s no shortage of headlines saying the property market is “flat” or “dead.” But when you zoom in on the actual numbers — and we

Beyond the Budget: The Real First Step to Financial Clarity
Ever wonder where your money disappears to by the end of the month? You’ve got a decent income. You’re not out here buying Rolexes every

Life Insurance Is Changing – Are You Keeping Up?
When most people hear “life insurance,” they think of one thing: a payout if the worst happens. A necessary evil. Something you set up and

Granny flats – its coming to pump up your income
Recent policy shifts on minor dwellings and granny flats will reshape New Zealand’s housing landscape. Hamish Firth from Mt Hobson Group was kind enough to

My baby cant be a beneficiary – life insurance
It’s a question we hear often from young parents—especially those with a new baby in their arms, like little Gio:“If something happens to me, will

If CV’s are rubbish, how do you work out the value?
How much is a house worth? The best way to work out the value of a home is actually something you already have access to

Does paying weekly really save interest or is it silly?
Is Repayment Frequency a Mortgage Game Changer? It’s a question that comes up often—and at first glance, it sounds like an amazing financial hack. Change

Water restrictions on the table could present opportunities to buy well
Watercare and Future Development Constraints Watercare has identified challenges in supplying drinking water and managing wastewater for potential future developments. They’ve released maps highlighting areas

Built to rent about to change the world?
Building to rent was to embark on changing renting in NZ but have been a little slow to gain traction. It usually represents a developer

NZ rents get better for some, house prices ummm
Whats happening? REINZ and Trademe data shows a little life in certain areas in terms of house prices. The increase in the supply of houses

Getting mortgage free ten years quicker
Saving $400,000 worth of interest on a $800,000 home loan, seems like an interesting notion . Using a simple straight forward example, I will try

A simple path to wealth, you just have to do it twice.
Most of us kiwis think that a decent retirement is miles off and only possible with a bunch of spreadsheets and ten houses. What if