First Home Buyers - January 3rd First Home Buyers: How to Have a Stress-Free Settlement Depending on what headspace you're in, waiting to sign the final paperwork for your first home can feel like it's moving at lightning speed, or at a snail's pace. The good news is, once you've …
Home & Contents Insurance - December 12th How Much Should I Insure my House for? Homes come in many shapes and sizes – from one-bedroom apartments to multi-million-dollar mansions. And regardless of a home's grandeur, or lack thereof, its purchase is still a serious and substantial investment for most homeowners. But …
Home & Contents Insurance - December 8th First-time Renters: What You Need to Know Moving into your first rental property, whether by yourself or with friends, is a big step. And when you start applying, you’ll want to make sure you have the best possible shot at getting the …
Home & Contents Insurance - November 8th What is Landlord Insurance? What is landlord insurance? Landlord insurance is a specialised type of insurance designed to assist property owners who rent out their homes or businesses. It's intended to address the various issues and risks that landlords may …
Budgeting & Saving Money - October 1st How Much of My Income Should Go Towards Rent? Housing is a significant cost in New Zealand. Not only for those chipping away on a mortgage amidst rising interest rates. But also for the roughly one-third of Kiwis living in rentals. In fact, the …
Banking & Insurance - August 8th FMG: Kiwi Consumer’s No. 1 Choice for Home & Contents Insurance It was a wild, wet and woolly start to the year, as destructive weather events wrecked havoc across vast swathes of the country. And, for many, the only thing that prevented the catastrophe turning into …
Home & Contents Insurance - July 17th Phone Insurance: Do You Need it? What is phone insurance? Phone insurance is designed to cover the cost of repairing or replacing your phone if it's damaged, misplaced or stolen. Phone insurance also covers potential faults after the manufacturer's warranty has expired. What …
Home & Contents Insurance - July 12th When do You Pay Excess on Home Insurance? In the context of insurance, 'excess' is a predetermined amount that you, as the policyholder, agree to contribute towards the costs of your claim. It's a form of self-insurance, with you bearing a small portion …
Home & Contents Insurance - July 6th Transit Insurance When Moving House: Do You Need It? Arriving at your new house or apartment after a move only to discover your furniture has been broken, your glassware has been chipped, or some of your clothes have gone missing can be a disappointing …
Home & Contents Insurance - July 2nd Guide to Renting Out a Room in Your Home If you wish to rent out a room in your home, you might first consider whether you wish to open it up to someone who can move in on an indefinite basis, such as a …