by Chris | May 27, 2026 | Buying Guides
The RBNZ has released its May 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, and the headline is a hold. The Official Cash Rate stays at 2.25 percent. But read past the top line, and the message is far less comfortable for anyone hoping rates are done moving. The Committee made...
by Chris | May 22, 2026 | Buying Guides, Mini Series - Financial Services
When it comes to getting a mortgage, most people default to their existing bank. It feels familiar, safer, and the assumption is that loyalty translates into a good deal. In some cases, that is true. In many, it is not. So, what is the difference? Understanding what...
by Chris | May 6, 2026 | Suburb Spotlight
Hamilton has been getting a lot of attention from first-home buyers lately, and for good reason. But while most of the conversation centres on the city’s newer northern corridors or the premium school-zone suburbs, there is a suburb sitting close to the heart of...
by Chris | Apr 22, 2026 | Suburb Spotlight
Cannons Creek property market. For some buyers, Cannons Creek is overlooked. For others, it’s exactly where the numbers start to make sense. A few see it as one of the last affordable entry points in the wider Porirua area. The rest write it off entirely, usually...
by Chris | Apr 8, 2026 | Suburb Spotlight
Everyone seems to have an opinion on Papakura. Some see it as a stepping stone into the Auckland market. Others dismiss it without ever looking at the numbers. The reality sits somewhere in the middle, and if you’re serious about buying, that’s exactly where you want...
