Households to get 2pc savings on mortgages
Households could collectively save 2 per cent of their annual disposable income next year when they refix their mortgages at lower rates....
03 June, 2009
Weak housing market starts to grow shoots
The housing market, which has been depressed for the past 18 months, appears to have bottomed out – at least in Auckland....
01 June, 2009
The recession: Gloom by numbers
Budget figures and forecasts rate this recession the longest and deepest in New Zealand’s recent history....
31 May, 2009
Debt provision swells as Westpac profit falls
Westpac New Zealand is blaming the unprecedented economic downturn for a 15 per cent cut to its tax-paid profit of $202 million for the half year to March....
06 May, 2009
Know how to steer around disaster when times are tough
The recession has made cutting corners dangerous for property buyers. Here are some common mistakes to avoid....
04 May, 2009
Family Trusts – A valuable mechanism
Family Trusts - A valuable mechanism for protection...
27 April, 2009
Margin-lending market turns corner
There are signs that growth is returning to the margin-lending market after 18 months from hell....
24 April, 2009
Estate Planning in an Economic Downturn
Economic Downturns are disconcerting but take charge of the planning that you can do. A well thought out Estate Planning exercise is well worth the investment....
07 April, 2009
Lattes, movies & paying off debt
COFFEE BREAK: Workers can look forward to lower taxes after the tax thresholds are changed today, providing more money in the pocket for most people....
02 April, 2009