Information about the mortgage industry.
Thermal Imaging Cameras - Dispelling the MythsNon invasive moisture detection devices and other tools are widely used by Accredited Building. Surveyors to help build up a picture of any problems with a property. However, many people don't fully understand the abilities - and the limitations - of such tools and there are many myths and misconceptions about their use, especially ...Read on » | |
Home grown successKiwibank is going from strength to strength as it continus overall growth Kiwibank keeps growing its mortgage book but little of the growth in Kiwibank's mortgage book has been contributed by mortgage brokers. The bank has been conducting a trial with selected brokers from the Mortgage Link group since early last year and chief ...Read on » | |
Baby Boom InvestmentsMy parents are typical Kiwis of their generation. They worked hard their entire lives. They didn't expect anything for nothing and made sacrifices to pay off their mortgage. And they believed the government of the day when they were told they would be taken care of in their old age. Well today the state pension is the official New ...Read on » | |
The best is some way offThe worst may be over but don't expect a boom just yet. Khoon Goh gives his predictions for the year ahead The New Zealand economy is on the road to recovery. While growth is unlikely to be spectacular, at least it is growing as opposed to contracting. On the face of it, this should be positive for the housing market. But not ...Read on » | |
Hold 'Ur HorsesDespite investor confidence in the housing market soaring recently, Khoon Goh warns the market is still facing headwinds. There seems to be an air of excitement over the prospect that house prices will start to recover, and rather strongly as well, from here on in. Housing confidence has certainly rebounded strongly, according to ...Read on » |