Insights

The Election Fallout: The Jacinda Effect

‍As the country wakes with an election hangover, what does the new government mean for New Zealand’s runaway housing market? Alex explores.

Home & Fashion Styling: Why Kmart is the answer

‍Summer is here. It’s time to make those touch-ups around your home and to also confirm your summer gear still fits and, more importantly, is still on trend! So, here is Lance’s summer style guide.

The importance of being earnest about insurance cover

‍Just because you were insured yesterday, doesn’t mean you’ll be covered in the future. Alex shares a powerful story that illustrates the importance of an annual insurance review.

Public Waiting Lists

‍Getting sick isn’t much fun. Being placed at the back of a long public waiting list is even less fun. Graham shares his experiences with navigating the line between health insurance and public health care.

Is a capital gains tax the answer?

Update on the Sovereign Insurance sale

When money is tight, should you drop insurance?

Fixed vs Floating

It may seem like groundhog again in the world of interest rates, but Brendon spells out the subtle changes that may influence your fix or float decision.

When it comes time to re-fix: The dos and don'ts

When you get that email from the bank saying your home loan is due to for re-fixing, do you A) just hit the “yes” button, or B) take the opportunity to reassess in order to strike the best deal?

Fixed vs Floating: Feeling lucky?

Brendon reveals the current best rates on the market and suggests that now might be a good time to bet on interest rates staying low.

Are you a Sovereign client?

Graham explains what the top-level changes at Sovereign mean for clients.

Remember the days of the old school yard

‍The property market is much like the school yard; it’s full of bullies, rules, rule enforcers, and of course opportunities for growth and the people to help you grow.