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Tips for Stretching Your Holiday Budget

31 October 2023

In this blog, we’ll look at ways to make your money go a little further so you can enjoy the festivities without the financial hangover. Here’s a few tips & tricks: School Holidays: can you reduce childcare costs by sharing the load with family or friends or tag team with…

Tony Alexander | Inflation, Unemployment & the Influence of Political Polls.

11 August 2023

Taken from Tea with Tony | August 2023 Inflation, inflation, inflation. In this blog, independent economist Tony Alexander dives into the latest numbers alongside interest rates and the housing market. Plus, Tony shares his thoughts on unemployment expectation and the relevance of political polls to the housing market. Interest Rate Increases…

Money saving tips from Kiwis for Kiwis.

21 July 2023

With living expenses still high, finding clever ways to manage and save money can require a little creativity but even small savings add up. We’re all about Kiwis helping Kiwis, so recently, we asked our audience for their tips on managing and saving money. In this blog, we share some…

Tony Alexander | The Turning of a Buyer’s Market

11 July 2023

Taken from Tea with Tony | July 2023 In this blog, independent economist Tony Alexander gives the latest update on the housing market and interest rates, looks at household consumption, and breakdowns the Commerce Commission’s bank investigation. Plus, is it still a buyers’ market? The real estate market and interest…

What to consider as interest rates drop | Kip Hanna

4 July 2023

NZHL CEO Kip Hanna shares his thoughts on the learnings from the last interest rate cycle, how homeowners and investors can prepare for lowering interest rates, and what to consider when refinancing. Lessons learned. Until recently, New Zealand was experiencing a historically low-interest rate environment; many borrowers hadn’t previously experienced…

Resetting your finances | Tips from our Mortgage Mentors Nationwide

23 May 2023

Taking control of your finances and household expenditure can be empowering – even though you can’t directly control interest rates or inflation. To effectively manage your financial well-being, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your total income and actual spending, rather than relying on estimations. Creating a solid…