How loan goes during a lockdown?

10 Sep 2021 | Connie | Interest Rates

We are going to explain the interest rate trends under the COVID-19 condition, the types of government financial support for different groups of people, and the updates of loan policies in different banks.

What to consider when buying a commercial property?

01 Sep 2021 | Connie | Property Investing

Last week, we shared some pros and cons of buying a commercial property because many people are now considering investing in commercial property. This week, we're going to continue with this topic and cover some of the areas...

Is it a good time to buy commercial property?

26 Aug 2021 | Connie | Property Investing

​Recently we have been asked by some clients that whether investing in commercial property is a good idea. The new policies announced by the government and banks are not in favour of residential property investors.

Are higher interest rates coming?

30 Jul 2021 | Connie | Interest Rates

Unexpected announcements of interest rates lifting by over 30 base points from all mainstream banks surprised many of us last week. Whereas interest rates were predicted to remain low for years to come, now turning on a dime...

Should you be concerned about DTI (debt-to-income ratio)?

09 Jul 2021 | Connie | Property Investing

New Zealand finance minister, Grant Robertson, has agreed “in-principle” to add debt-to-income ratio (DTI) to the Reserve Bank’s toolkit to ensure financial stability and help control house prices to a sustainable level.