by Cam | May 15, 2023 | Finances
Our previous article, ‘The squeeze is on!’ , was that spending restraint would begin to flow through the economy because interest rates would absorb more household income. Well, the squeeze is still on, and it’s starting to have an impact. We are getting asked the...
by Cam | May 15, 2023 | First Home Buyer
If you are interested in getting into the property market, and you have the means to do so, now is the time. The real estate market in Auckland is ripe for owner-occupiers whether they be first-time home buyers or people looking to upgrade. Think about it, there are a...
by Cam | May 15, 2023 | Interest rates
As with all forecasts and predictions, a grain of salt is necessary to answer that question. In the case of interest rate forecasts, a wheelbarrow of salt is probably prudent! But if you were to push me, then I’d say yes, I think they have. We won’t know until we are...
by Cam | Feb 10, 2023 | Interest rates
Nostradamus was a French astrologer, apothecary, physician, and reputed seer who is best known for his book – a collection of 900+ future event predictions. He’s probably got a better idea than we do and frankly, making predictions is fraught even at the best of...
by Cam | Feb 10, 2023 | Managing your mortgage
Has this thought crossed your mind? Have you looked at all your outgoings and the impact of interest rate increases and come to the conclusion that there is no other option? It certainly has for some people and I’ll put my hand up to say I’m someone who had to do it....