by Chris | Oct 2, 2026 | Buying Guides, Mini Series - Financial Services
Is your owner-occupier home an asset? Most homeowners would say yes without a second thought. The answer changes once you look at what the property pays you each month. The mortgage behind it matters too. Most of the time, a home does grow in value like an asset. It...
by Chris | Sep 30, 2026 | Suburb Spotlight
Is Johnsonville worth buying in 2026? If you want a Wellington City address with a train line to the CBD and a price well below the city average, keep reading. Johnsonville has never been Wellington’s glamour suburb, and it has never tried to be. What it offers...
by Chris | Sep 25, 2026 | Buying Guides, Mini Series - Financial Services
“I’ve got a personal loan, so I’m guessing I’m not even close to being able to apply.” I hear a version of this most weeks. Personal loans and mortgage applications aren’t as black and white as the stigma suggests. Whether a personal loan helps...
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...
