Home Loans - July 30th How to Finance a Renovation in New Zealand: 5 Options Kiwis love to renovate, and it’s not hard to see the motivation behind it. A good renovation can transform a home and create substantial profits. Plan and spend your dollars wisely and you’ll take full …
First Home Buyers - July 27th What Is a LIM report and Do I Need One? Any prospective homebuyer needs to do the due diligence on the property they intend to buy. Houses are eye-wateringly expensive, and you don't want to find yourself stuck with a lemon. That's why in our recent …
First Home Buyers - July 27th Hidden Costs of Buying a Home If you’re new to the house buying game, you can be forgiven for thinking the only costs involved are the deposit and the mortgage. But unfortunately, there are hidden costs of buying a home that …
First Home Buyers - July 25th Home Buying Guide: Six Easy Steps to Buying a Home If you want to buy your dream home, or even just a humble first home, it doesn't have to cause stress and sleepless nights. Canstar's easy six-step home buying guide features all you need to …
First Home Buyers - July 24th How a Credit Score Impacts Your Ability to Get a Home Loan If you’re currently in the market for a home loan, you may have concerns about how a lender will view your application. Income, occupation and age are all factors that can potentially affect your ability …
First Home Buyers - July 18th What Happens if You lie on Your Home Loan Application? Author: Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton While the majority of people are honest on their home loan applications, some people lie – whether intentionally or inadvertently – during the application process. However, if you are caught lying on your …
Home Loans - July 18th Sky-high living or noisy nightmare? The real deal on apartment life Apartments can have a wide range of benefits. And, in the midst of an economy that’s hard on those looking to buy property, it's often a more viable option for those on lower incomes and …
Home Loans - July 18th What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? Throughout 2020-21, house prices went a little crazy. Many hopeful first home buyers (and investors) took advantage of the uber-low interest rates and jumped onto the property ladder. The problem was that the increased competition …
First Home Buyers - July 18th Home Auctions vs Private Treaty Sales: The Pros and Cons There are three main styles of property sales in New Zealand: Private treaty (or private sale): interested parties make an offer and negotiate a price and purchase conditions with the seller Auction: interested parties bid …
First Home Buyers - July 18th Home Loans FAQs If you're considering taking out a home loan, you may have some questions you'd like answered. Here are some common queries people search for when researching home loans, complete with links to articles containing further …
