Kiwis expect property prices to pick up in 2020
Posted: Dec 19th, 2019In: Real NewsAs we gear up for a new year (and a new decade!), it’s safe to say that 2019 has been an interesting year for the property market. Take the ban on foreign buyers, for example.[...]
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Six nice-to-haves for your outdoor space
Posted: Dec 17th, 2019In: General TipsThere’s nothing quite like days spent lounging around in the garden, meals eaten under the stars and drinks in the sunshine. But if your outdoor living area is starting to feel a bit dated, you[...]
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Heading away? Keep your house safe
Posted: Dec 17th, 2019In: General TipsIt’s the season for getting a break from the real world. But if you’re planning a trip away from home with your family, you’ll probably want to be sure that your house and belongings are[...]
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Easy summer DIY projects to brighten up your home
Posted: Dec 17th, 2019In: General TipsWhen you’ve got a few weeks off work, the sun is shining and you’re ambling around home without much to worry about, the idea of a DIY project can become extra tempting. Here are some[...]
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What’s ahead for the NZ and Australian property markets?
Posted: Dec 10th, 2019In: Lending NewsAs 2019 draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of the past 12 months and look ahead to 2020 and beyond. So, where are the Australian and New Zealand property markets headed? Here’s what experts are[...]
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Finance clause is no longer a way to “pull out”
Posted: Dec 5th, 2019In: Real NewsConsumers can no longer use the finance clause in their sale-and-purchase agreement to pull out of a property purchase. Up to now, consumers were not required to provide evidence they couldn’t raise finance, meaning they[...]
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LVR restrictions are here to stay: four reasons to remain positive
Posted: Nov 28th, 2019In: Real NewsThe Reserve Bank has just announced it will leave the LVR (loan-to-value ratios) restrictions at current levels. The decision was motivated by concerns that low interest rates could “lead to a resurgence in higher-risk lending”, with banks[...]
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How to make your home a more relaxing place
Posted: Nov 25th, 2019In: General TipsYour home should be your retreat from the world. The place you feel most relaxed, and where you can have everything exactly as you want it. But sometimes things don’t work out quite the way[...]
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Feeling a “bach” vibe? How to buy a vacation home
Posted: Nov 25th, 2019In: General TipsAre you daydreaming about what it might be like to own a vacation home – a spot to pop back to whenever you feel like a weekend away? Many of us can relate to this,[...]
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The sun is shining again on the housing market
Posted: Nov 25th, 2019In: General TipsOctober was a strong month for the housing market, new data from the Real Estate Institute shows. For more on this, don’t miss our monthly update. Record prices in many regions The median house price[...]
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