How to add value with a great outdoor living space
As New Zealanders, we love our outdoor living – a nice space to entertain on or to simply relax with family and friends. Here are some tips for adding value to your own outdoor area.
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KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals “last resort”
In times of economic uncertainty like the one we’re experiencing now, it’s important to get all the financial help you need to get through it. However, being aware of the potential long-term impact on your finances is also crucial.
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Exciting developments for Pope & Co Mortgages
After months of careful planning Pope & Co Mortgages are excited to announce we have become part of the Loan Market team based out of Lower Hutt, we will be re-branding as Loan Market Pope & Co over the coming weeks.
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Property market: Where to from here?
What’s next for the property market? It’s the question that industry experts are pondering right now, as the last pre-lockdown data becomes available.
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Calculating Interest Only Payments
How do I calculate interest only payments? Watch this video with Craig Pope to find out how.
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The rapidly evolving coronavirus COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak, now known as COVID-19, has triggered an unprecedented flow of conflicting information – and that’s why it’s so important to stay informed through reliable sources.
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OCR Cut & Coronavirus — What does this mean for borrowers?
Almost every day the current situation is getting more and more unusual as the country is in a near 'lock down' mode. On Monday the OCR was cut by the Reserve Bank by .75% and almost immediately all the major banks dropped their floating rates accordingly. It remains to be seen if the fixed rates will also drop.
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Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 0.25 percent
In an emergency announcement this morning the Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate to 0.25% in response to the COVID-19 situation. This is bigger than the expected 50 basis point cut predicted by ASB ecnonomists.
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Are you really pre-approved to buy that house?
Whether it’s your first home, investment property or you are upgrading, before you head out house hunting you need to know exactly how much you can afford.
You also need to fully understand what your mortgage pre-approval means.
Read moreJanuary-February 2020 Market Update
Catch up on what's happening in the mortgage and lending world with Craig's latest market update for January and February.
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