Measuring the value of health insurance for Kiwis
According to the latest data from the Financial Services Council (FSC), $400 million claims were paid out to New Zealanders in the quarters ending 30 June 2021 – $60 million more than what was paid in the previous quarter. So, how is health cover helping Kiwis stay on top of […]
Our small businesses need your help!
Swift wants to shed light on cafes and restaurants around the Manukau area. If you know anyone who has been an essential worker or front line worker during these hard lockdown times, please nominate that individual and Swift will give them a voucher to spend at their chosen cafe or […]
Maintaining Work-Life Balance
Is remote working once again part of your routine? Recent events have been a reminder to many New Zealanders that working from home may be part of the ‘new normal’. If this sounds like you, here are some handy tips to help you manage that work-life balance as well as […]
New builds exempt from property tax changes
The New Zealand Government announced some major changes to the taxation of residential investment property in March 2021 – what might they mean for you? Below are some key things to know. Of course, as mortgage advisers, we cannot provide investment advice or tax advice, or help you find the […]
House prices continue to “defy expectations”
According to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), house prices continue to rise despite expectations of a winter respite. So, what’s happening in the property market? Read on for our latest update. Market remains active despite second-lowest inventory levels June was another active month […]
Why financial advice is ‘transformative’ for Kiwis
Recent Research by the Financial Services Council New Zealand revealed that not only has the financial advice sector remained resilient, but it has helped Kiwis achieve their financial and personal wellbeing goals in a number of ways. Read on for some of the key findings of this research. The many […]
Auckland first-home buyer? Top 10 locations to watch out for in 2021
Real estate expert Colliers International has revealed a list of the hottest locations in the market for first home buyers. COVID-19 and the rise of remote working are affecting Kiwi’s attitude to life, work and importantly, property. According to Pete Evans, national director of residential projects at Colliers, lifestyle suburbs […]
New Zealand’s housing market continues its upward trajectory
While January is usually a time for the housing market to slow down, with New Zealanders enjoying their summer holidays, January 2021 has broken from the norm. Median house prices across the country increased by 19.3 percent last month, as compared to January 2020. So how was the start of […]
Money lessons for Kiwi kids
If you asked most parents what they want for their children’s lives? -being happy, healthy and successful would be top of most But while financial literacy is a key factor that underpins those things, many children do not get as much education when it comes to how they manage their […]
Here’s what COVID-19 has taught us about insurance
The arrival of covid-19 shook Up many of the thanks we previously took for granted. In the space of few weeks, many of us went from being largely unaware of the potential threat of a pandemic to being locked down in our houses, unable to do much more than walk […]