What do you (and we) want!

What do you (and we) want!

House hunting! Now that we’ve got the finance fundamentals out of the way, it’s time to get stuck into the fun part – house hunting! Justin and I were so excited to start looking for the dream house. With much gusto, we perused the Property Press, hit TradeMe and...
Finance fundamentals

Finance fundamentals

The first step to buying a house should be to figure out what you can afford. Before I start, I have to warn you that this is not going to be the shortest or most exciting blog post you will read. I’ve tried to spice it up as much as I can, but making on point jokes...
First Home Buyers Guide

First Home Buyers Guide

Feeling overwhelmed? Confused? Frustrated? Plain old sick of open homes? Your’e not alone. Buying your first home is a major process, and we’re here to help you through it. Amanda Clinton-Gohdes is our first home buyer specialist. Not only is she a lawyer...
What does the AML/CFT Act mean for you?

What does the AML/CFT Act mean for you?

What this legislation means and what information we require. New Zealand has passed a law called the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT for short). The purpose of the law reflects New Zealand’s commitment to countering the...