Congratulations! You’re now officially a home owner and it’s time for MOVING DAY! The main things bear in mind before the day: Arrange insurance and

Understanding sale methods As you’re looking at property listings, you will notice a few different real estate terms being used. Most homes in New Zealand

How should I structure my mortgage? First off, let’s break down what a mortgage is… The word mortgage is most often used as another term

Time to lawyer-up! Lawyers are essential when you borrow money and buy a home. Their job is to protect you and handle all the legal

Due Diligence aka ‘Do Your Homework’! It’s really important to do your research before you buy a property as you need to know what you’re

Hunting for the perfect home   It can be quite overwhelming scrolling through the thousands of online property listings, even for experienced buyers. You can’t

So, you’re thinking about buying a property this spring/summer? Get a head start by being pre-approved before you hit those TradeMe listings. . What is

How much can you afford to pay on your mortgage repayments?   An adviser can help you get an overview of your finances and make

Let’s talk money! Just how much do you need to buy a home? As a rule of thumb, try to have at least 20% of

Getting your ducks in a row!   We know that buying your first home can be a bit daunting, but we’re here to help answer