by Chris | Jun 24, 2026 | Buying Guides
Spend any time browsing Trade Me or OneRoof and you will notice that not every property lists a price. Some say Deadline Sale. Others say Tender. Some say Price by Negotiation, or just POA. For a first home buyer trying to work out what they can and cannot afford, the...
by Chris | Jun 19, 2026 | Mini Series - Financial Services
Every mortgage borrower faces the same decision: Fixed vs Floating? Either fix the interest rate, leave it floating, or split it across both. The implications for your repayments, your flexibility, and your total interest cost over time are more significant than they...
by Chris | Jun 17, 2026 | Suburb Spotlight
Halswell, Christchurch has been doing something quietly interesting over the past two years. While Auckland has continued to work through its correction and Wellington has remained subdued, Canterbury has been building a case for itself as one of New Zealand’s...
by Chris | Jun 10, 2026 | Buying Guides, Mini Series - Financial Services
The number one question I am hearing from clients right now is this: should I fix my mortgage for one year or two years? It comes up constantly. People rolling off fixed rates, first home buyers about to settle, investors reviewing their structures. Everyone is asking...
by Chris | Jun 3, 2026 | Suburb Spotlight
There are suburbs in Auckland that attract buyers for obvious reasons, and then there are suburbs that attract buyers for every reason at once. Takapuna sits firmly in the second category. Beach access, a thriving town centre, strong school zones, and a location that...
