by Chris | Sep 18, 2026 | Buying Guides, Mini Series - Financial Services
I had a client tell me recently she’d been putting off applying for a mortgage for two years. She had a student loan and figured that alone would kill her application. It didn’t come up as an issue at all. Meanwhile, a much smaller personal loan...
by Chris | Sep 17, 2026 | Buying Guides, Mini Series - Financial Services
Before we get into it: this article is general information only and doesn’t take into account your personal financial situation, goals, or needs. It shouldn’t be treated as financial advice. For guidance specific to your circumstances, talk to a licensed...
by Chris | Sep 16, 2026 | Suburb Spotlight
Is Sandringham worth buying in 2026? If you want central Auckland on a smaller budget, keep reading. This suburb won’t give you Mount Eden’s grammar zone shine or Ponsonby’s villa price tag. What it gives you instead is something rarer: a real...
by Chris | Sep 9, 2026 | Buying Guides
I talk to buyers about credit scores every week. Most know it matters. Very few understand how to read it. In some countries, you build credit by taking on debt. Apply for a credit card or a car loan, and your score climbs from there. New Zealand works differently....
by Chris | Sep 2, 2026 | Suburb Spotlight
Green Island sits on Dunedin’s southern edge, one of the city’s larger suburbs by housing stock. Much of it was built through the 1950s, giving it an older, more established feel than newer suburbs. It borders Abbotsford, Concord and Burnside, with the Kaikorai Valley...
