Assets must be in a trust for a period before they are fully protected from asset testing and creditors. ...
The high risks involved in in longer residential property sale settlement times have been highlighted at a recent High Court case and experts are recommending buyers seek legal advice before finalizing the settlement period on a purchase....
The housing market, which has been depressed for the past 18 months, appears to have bottomed out – at least in Auckland....
The “buy a tractor, get 20 acres for free” sale on Trade Me might be a great marketing gimmick, but it is treading on risky ground according to a real estate executive....
The Reserve Bank considers margins being paid on floating rate mortgages are unusually high, and also thinks the bottom of the housing market has yet to be reached. ...
A professional pre-purchase inspection of a property before proceeding with a purchase is essential. ...
Quay Law congratulates Alex Baker. Alex is Harcourts Remuera’s number 1 sales consultant for the financial year....
The recession has made cutting corners dangerous for property buyers. Here are some common mistakes to avoid....