Signs of life in property market
An indicator of the housing market improved to its best reading in two years, as the economy struggled to escape a recession that began at the start of 2008....
27 July, 2009
Plain English Is Plain Good Sense
Home buyers and sellers in New Zealand will find understanding the process they are signing up for a great deal easier with the introduction of plain English forms....
22 July, 2009
Legal advice should be sought before setting up a Trust
Trusts have become an increasingly popular way of structuring one’s affairs. It is important for those intending to use a trust to be clear on the legal relationships and obligations involved....
20 July, 2009
NZ home loan affordability worsens as house prices bounce
The BNZ Home Loan Affordability measure worsened in June from May, thanks to a slight rise in average fixed mortgage rates and an increase in the median house price....
20 July, 2009
Wife wins in court’s property shock
A landmark Supreme Court judgment has opened the way for wives to take a share of their husbands’ property – even though they owned it before the marriage....
19 July, 2009
Spending goes out of fashion
The recession has skittled the plans of a lot of people. A sizeable part of the population now believe they no longer have the chance of a decent retirement and have nearly given up on investing for the future....
13 July, 2009
Buying a Business or Franchise
Your agreement is crucial. Do not sign any agreement until you have spoken to your lawyer and taken legal advice....
13 July, 2009
Screwed by the brood
A growing number of older people are finding themselves struggling to pay their children’s mortgages. And the problem is set to worsen as banks encourage families to collaborate financially to circumvent tightened lending criteria....
13 July, 2009
Lowest Home Loan Interest Rates Website Launched
A joint venture between Mike Pero Mortgages and one of its brokers, Jason Barba, has launched a website of New Zealand’s lowest home loans interest rates....
08 July, 2009