by Elise Vine | Jan 1, 2023 | Newsletters
Happy New Year! 2023 is here!! I’ve just arrived back in Aotearoa after popping over to Australia to see my mum for Christmas. I’m now off to St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti for a few days to celebrate Sarah’s birthday and to spend some time in nature. I took time in December...
by Elise Vine | Dec 12, 2022 | Blog
With the steady increase in interest rates since mid-last year, many households are feeling the pinch. For those that bought their first home when interest rates were in the 2% range, it is no doubt a big adjustment for both expectations and budgets. With good money...
by Elise Vine | Dec 1, 2022 | Newsletters
Kia Ora! Here we are on the final countdown to Christmas. 2022 seems to have shot by in the blink of an eye! Financial news continued to be negative with the Reserve Bank talking about a pending recession. Unfortunately that means we can expect more bad news for the...
by Elise Vine | Nov 28, 2022 | Blog
Knowing you want to buy a house is one thing, but getting there can feel like an overwhelming task. So, let’s keep things simple! Lenders look at three things when reviewing a mortgage application: income, deposit and financial history. Getting each of these areas...
by Elise Vine | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog
In a time of high living costs and financial stress, this Christmas could easily become the season to be jaded, rather than jolly. It’s lovely and natural to want to give your family a great Christmas and a fun holiday, but we don’t want you to have to spend the next...
