by Elise Vine | May 25, 2022 | Blog
First Home Grant and First Home Loans are tools made available by the Government to help people get into their first homes. Until the budget earlier this month First Home Grants and First Home Loans were linked. They are actually 2 different things, and do not...
by Elise Vine | May 18, 2022 | Blog
Let’s talk about Family Loans and Gifting money as a way of putting together a deposit to buy a house. In many cultures the sharing of a home between generations is common. While that is not so common here in Aotearoa New Zealand, parents helping their...
by Elise Vine | Jan 26, 2022 | Blog
Reflecting on some recent conversations, I have come to the conclusion that ethical Financial Advisers need to do a better job of explaining what we do and how we can save you money and help protect you. So what does a Financial Adviser do? We get to know you and...
by Elise Vine | Jan 23, 2022 | Blog
The First Home Grant is “free” money from the Government to help you buy your first home, and also to help second chance buyers who are trying to get back into their own home. To have the best chance of maximising the First Home Grant, make sure that you are signed up...
by Elise Vine | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog
Let’s look at some local property figures. Canterbury is still one of the more affordable places to live in New Zealand, but that doesn’t mean it’s a slow or easy market! As many of our clients are in this region, we are very aware of how challenging the market is at...