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What Is Gross Yield & Cashflow Positive – And Why It Matters for Property Investors

5 Dec 2025

If you're looking to buy an investment property, there are two key metrics you need to understand; Gross Yield & Cashflow Positive. Read the full article to understand why these are so important

Why 2025/2026 Is the Perfect Time to Invest in Property in New Zealand

7 Nov 2025

If you’ve been thinking about dipping your toes into property investment, there’s no better time than now.

Farewell to the Kāinga Ora First Home Grant – Hello Better Ways to Buy Your First Home

17 Oct 2025

If you’ve been exploring your options as a first home buyer in New Zealand, you’ve probably come across the Kāinga Ora First Home Grant. It used to offer up to $10,000 to help eligible buyers get into their first home. But as of 22 May 2024, Kāinga Ora officially discontinued the First Home Grant.

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Managing your Mortgage After a Separation or Divorce

25 May 2021

If you are looking to divide your property and sort out the mortgage after a separation, it’s essential to know your rights and get expert advice. ...

The Bank Of Mum And Dad

2 Oct 2020

Owning your first home is a lofty goal for anyone these days, taking into account the increase in house prices compared to the past decades and the ...

Will a Mortgage Holiday Affect My Future Lending or Credit?

20 Apr 2020

With the dust settling and the ink drying on the hardship applications it is time to take a breath and answer some questions about the mortgage ...

How the Rich Use Their Home Equity to Build Long-Term Wealth

28 Jan 2016

If you've read Robert Kiyosaki's book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad", this will make a lot of sense to you... One of the secrets of the rich is that they ...

Investments: Real estate vs Managed funds

28 Jan 2016

Even today, both investment funds and real estate still offer investment potential. Here's a comparison:In the last market downturn, real estate ...

4 Reasons Why Savers Are Losers

6 Nov 2015

Remember the old saying, "A penny saved is a penny earned"? If it was ever true, it certainly isn't true anymore. Today, simply saving your money in ...

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