Cameron Bagrie is the managing director of Bagrie Economics If the government is serious about putting more money in people’s pockets, then they need to look seriously at costs and competition in some pockets of the economy. The wheels are turning in numerous areas including tax reform, but it’s slow. The household savings rate is minus 3c. For every dollar households earn they spend $1.03. It’s one of the lowest…
AMBASSADORS Coming from a variety of public roles, our Men’s Health Week ambassadors stand as proud advocates for helping Kiwi men take a closer look at their health! We are extremely grateful for their commitment to bring men’s health to the forefront of public awareness during the month of June. Mike Whittaker Director – Mike Whittaker Mortgages Mike comes from a competitive sporting background, getting up every day at 5:15am…
First Home Buyers Snap up the Cheapies You wouldn’t have thought it, but the team at MWM has been flat out putting first home buyers in to their dream home and yes a lot of the houses have been under $ 600,000.( not in the central city either ) Yes we have done a 1m house for a first home buyer but most where around the $650,000 mark. The main…
Congratulations on going unconditional! You’re on the homeward stretch toward getting the keys to your new home. If you’re a new home buyer who’s never been through this process before, it’s tough to know what to expect. I always like to be straight with my clients about all the steps involved between going unconditional and settlement day. There’s no point keeping anyone in the dark when such a huge, important purchase is concerned.
Congratulations! You’ve made your way through the tough process of attending countless open homes, securing finance, getting your ducks in a row, and making an offer on a property. Your hard work has paid off – you’re now the proud owner of a new home. You’ve waited so long to get to this day that you may not realise that there are still a few steps to complete to ensure the home is really yours. Here’s what still needs to be done to ensure a smooth sale.
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