by Elise Vine | Feb 17, 2021 | Blog
Well here we are, wondering whether this current three-day Level 3 Lockdown for Auckland (and Level 2 for the rest of New Zealand) will be extended at the Prime Minister’s announcement later today. It’s an anxious time for many, wondering whether a stricter or longer...
by Elise Vine | Feb 10, 2021 | Blog
The property market has been running hot since lock down finished, in May 2020. The introduction of very low interest rates has made it a prime market for investors and existing homeowners. But, it hasn’t been great for everyone. First home buyers have been finding...
by Elise Vine | Feb 3, 2021 | Blog
So, you’re looking to buy a house and you want to get finance. You could walk into a bank, have a conversation with one of their mortgage team, and get finance in 2 to 3 days. This may or may not be the best financial solution for your needs. Working with an...
by Elise Vine | Feb 1, 2021 | Newsletters
Hi there! Do you feel like you’re into the swing of 2021 yet? A month in, and the pace is picking up. Here at Building on Basics, we seem to have started the year at the same run we finished 2020. Infometrics’ recent update suggests that the economy is in a...
by Elise Vine | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog
Will there be an interest rate war and how far will the interest rates drop? Today the Co-operative Bank have issued the challenge with their offer of 2.09% 1-year fixed term for First Home Buyers borrowing over $200,000. This is fantastic for First Home Buyers with...
