Why Insurance Important?
We all agree that the insurance business is there to help people who are really in need. It is interesting that most people are happy to buy insurance for their cars, houses, contents, and the like, but neglect the need to insure their own ability to earn. The prices they pay for these insurance […]
Are you ready for mortgage rate up?New!!
If the current inflation pressures continue, the OCR will go higher to 3% by the end of the year. If you are now sitting on a floating rate mortgage, or fixed rate rollover within the next 60 days, or simply with a " wait and see" attitude, you can lock your rates now while they are still lower than where they are projected.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Levy Changes Take Effect 1 July 2026
What does this mean for your insurance?
If you have renewed your cover prior to 1 July 2026, there is no change to the levy during your current term of insurance (except where you add additional property/ risks to your cover). At your next renewal in 2026 or 2027, the new levy rates will apply.
Why Are You Considering Of A Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a specialized loan for homeowners aged 60 or older that allows you to borrow against the equity in your home. You receive cash without having to make regular repayments, as the loan and accrued interest are only repaid when you sell the home, move permanently into long-term care, or pass away
ANZ银行对未来30年房价增长趋势的看法
根据REINZ房价指数，从1992年到现在，房价每年以平均6.0%的复利式增长（扣除通货膨胀后为3.8%）。在未来30年内，这一增长趋势能否继续？根据ANZ银行的看法，每年接近4%的可能性更大。
What Is The Trend rate of House Price Increase Over The Next 30 Years? (ANZ view)
As per REINZ house price index, house prices have increased by an average compounding rate of 6.0% ( 3.8% after inflation) per year from1992 to now. Can this series of increase continue to be expected over the next 30 years? There exists suspect. As per ANZ, a closer to 4% per year is more likely.