by Global Finance | Nov 30, 2022 | Blog
New Zealanders are fast becoming experts on the OCR – the official cash rate. While we may have previously paid some attention when the Reserve Bank did its review about every two months, it’s now in the news all the time. That’s because the OCR is the biggest factor...
by Global Finance | Nov 25, 2022 | Blog
Insurance is one of the key tasks on the life admin list. But, unlike booking a doctor’s appointment or mover, choosing insurance cover isn’t a simple box-ticking exercise. There are so many types of cover, providers and options that it can feel overwhelming. You...
by Global Finance | Nov 16, 2022 | Blog
Designing and building your dream home has huge upsides – with New Zealand’s building standards, you know it’ll be warm, dry, energy-efficient and easy to maintain. The top 10 ways to stay on schedule and within budget 1. Prioritise the land Compromising on location...
by Global Finance | Nov 9, 2022 | Blog
Buying a home doesn’t begin and end with just dreaming up the right property. There is a lot to think about. As with everything, you will need to research the market carefully before you dive in. Get it wrong and it could set you back years. The process of buying a...
by Global Finance | Nov 3, 2022 | Blog
For first-home buyers, saving a deposit needed to get on the homeownership ladder is not easy. 20% can seem like an insurmountable amount of money. But don’t despair. There are still ways that Kiwis can achieve their dream of home ownership even if they have a smaller...
by Global Finance | Oct 18, 2022 | Blog
With life insurance coverage in place, you’re secure knowing your loved ones are financially protected without you there. The sad reality is, however, that many Kiwis are forced to reduce or cancel their life insurance policy after paying premiums for many years, just...
