Finance Archives - New Zealand Property Guides

How do you get a mortgage in New Zealand?

When you’ve found that dream home and it’s time to buy, chances are you’ll need to secure a mortgage to do so. We investigate how mortgages work in New Zealand, how you can lock yours in and reveal what actions you can take to make the process smooth and easy.

New Zealand’s property market predictions in 2020

When planning a move to New Zealand, how far will your money stretch when the time comes to buy a home? This article investigates what happened to prices over the course of 2019 and reveals what property experts are predicting for New Zealand’s property market in 2020.

The cost of living in New Zealand

“Would I be better off in New Zealand?” It’s the question everyone looking to make the move asks themselves. When it comes to lifestyle the answer is pretty easy – yes! But what about the cash? In our all-new Cost of Living Index we compare the prices of 60 everyday essentials to those in the UK, from your supermarket shop to furnishing your home.

New Zealand inheritance laws

When you’re planning the move of a lifetime, there are a million and one things to do. Most are fun: finding that perfect home, furnishing your property, but some, like updating your will, often get left to another day. However, this is crucial to giving you peace of mind, so find out what the key inheritance rules are in New Zealand.