Some tips for trimming the cost of your mortgage by our mortgage advice partners Mortgage Express As a homeowner, paying off your mortgage before you retire is important. Once you hit retirement age, the last thing you want is to be saddled with debt, or to have to continue working to pay off the balanceRead more
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The New Zealand economy is expected to grow 3.5 per cent over the coming year, with construction, tourism and household spending to lift inflation from its record lows, though international political concerns cast a shadow, according to ASB Bank. In the bank’s forecasts for 2017, it says the domestic outlook is encouraging, with the overheatedRead more
The first impression is the most important Your Harcourts consultant will organize some simple tips to help show your property off to its best advantage. Apart from the more obvious ones like making sure your garden, grounds and exterior are well maintained it’s often the little things which can make a big difference. And firstRead more
Adding value. It’s the holy grail of pre-sale home renovations. What are the quick, simple and, most importantly, cost effective alterations you can make that will maximise your appeal to buyers, and therefore your eventual sale price? Inside is one thing – where often a coat of paint and a thorough deep clean can workRead more
Keeping the four-legged family members happy is an important part of any successful moving day. And with attention to a few small details your pets can be safely and happily transported to your new home. Pet care starts with open homes Good pet care around moving house doesn’t just start once you’ve signed on theRead more
The Property Institute of New Zealand takes a look at the crystal ball to see what’s in store for New Zealand ‘s market in 2017. Here are chief executive Ashley Church’s predictions for this year’s biggest housing trends: 1. Longer term mortgage interest rates will rise “The general consensus is that interest rates are onRead more
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