Debt-free holiday tips
Many of us tend to overdo it during the holiday period; whether it be eating or drinking too much, planning too many social outings, or spending too much.
NEWS & INSIGHTS
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The problem with cross leasing
If you’re involved with property cross leasing you‘ll probably be aware that this arrangement can have its fair share of complications.
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What is CV and why does it matter?
If you’re a homeowner, you may have been waiting on tenterhooks to hear what your property’s CV is. This rating, known as the Capital Value (CV) or the Rateable Value (RV), is determined by your Council every three years, and is used to work out how much you should be paying in rates.
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Market Update: November 2017
If you’re playing by the book, you have nothing to worry about. That’s the message the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Tenancy Compliance and Investigation Team have for unscrupulous landlords.
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重新按揭房屋贷款
毫无疑问，购房者们都希望获得最佳的按揭利率，但是在重新按揭的过程中，购房者们总会犹豫不决。一些人认为这将会是一个复杂而冗长的过程，大量的工作让重新按揭显得收益甚微。毕竟对于初次接触重新按揭的人来说，有大量的表格需要填写，有大量的条件和条款需要研究，不是吗？
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新西兰最实惠的购房区域
通常情况下，人们会根据工作地点、家人和朋友的住处为自己的住宅选址。然而，如果您对于住宅的选址较为灵活，新西兰一些地方的房产是绝对物超所值的。
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Extension to bright-line test
Proposed policies related to housing were priorities for all sides during the recent election. The National party campaigned for tighter rules for investors to ensure they’re paying their fair share of tax, and they also proposed a billion-dollar housing infrastructure fund for new housing in hig...
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Refinancing your home loan
Undoubtedly, home buyers want to get the best mortgage rates, yet there’s also hesitancy around refinancing. Some people think it’s going to be a complicated and drawn out process, with the work needing to be done outweighing the benefits. After all, there were enough forms to fill out and terms ...
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Rental increases subduing in Auckland
A new Infometrics report is out, and in what will be music to the ears of renters (but not sound so sweet to landlords), Auckland’s rental market is slowing down.
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Market Update: October 2017
In what took almost a month to be decided, Labour party leader Jacinda Ardern has been declared New Zealand’s newest Prime Minister.
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Contents Insurance - More cover than you might expect
When it comes to insurance, knowing the value of your house or car may come easier to you than knowing the value of your contents. Here are some key points about contents insurance that can help you to get the right cover…
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What landlords can do about methamphetamine
As a landlord, you want your property to be in the best hands. You can vet prospective tenants by carefully checking their references and going with the people you feel are the best fit. You can conduct regular inspections to keep an eye on your property and its maintenance.
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Be prepared for auction day
For both buyers and sellers, an auction can be a stressful occasion. It can move so quickly that you don’t fully register what is happening until afterwards. For potential buyers, this can mean getting swept up in the drama and bidding more than you can afford.