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Rent Vs. Buy? What is the best option in the Christchurch housing market in 2024 The age-old question of whether to rent or buy a property is particularly relevant in today’s real estate landscape. In recent years, rents have seen a consistent upward trend. In main centres like Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland, the […]

Signs are that the economy is on a slow path to recovery. Just as spring always follows winter, it will recover. The key question smart businesses are asking now is not only how to survive today, but how to position themselves to get ahead when those good times arrive. Past recessions have shown […]

July certainly started with a bang. We saw the Bright-line changes come into play, DTIs introduced and LVR restrictions loosened at all the banks. These opportunities are making the market more accessible for both first home buyers and property investors. If you are looking at purchasing your first home, now is certainly the […]

Fleet operators are losing thousands in revenue due to unauthorised discounts, according to data science firm FOYI. According to the company’s analysis, fleet organisations routinely fail to account for all costs when invoicing and provide excessive discounts, leading to significant revenue leakage. “Revenue leakage from poor pricing is rampant for fleet operators but […]

Is your construction business using the Payment Claim regime to your advantage? Disputes over invoicing disrupt business cashflow and have the potential to derail building projects. The Construction Contracts Act 2002 Payment Claim regime is designed to streamline payments and reduce disputes by use of a “pay now, argue later” system. In essence, […]

Statistics New Zealand has reported a drop to 3.3% in annual inflation, almost halved when compared with June 2023 (6%). This fall in inflation is welcome, but it is being driven by international factors rather than domestic actions. There are also costs for working people that continue to increase rapidly,” said NZCTU Economist […]

Large venues and infrastructure expert, Troy Williams has joined Te Pae Christchurch from his former role as Asset and Compliance Manager for Dunedin Venues Management. Troy Williams started his new role on 1 July 2024, joining the organisation’s executive team as Director of Building Services. He was previously responsible for asset management, sustainability […]

Whether it is your first home or your fourth, it’s your money, your home, and your needs that should be considered. I will help you find out if what the bank is offering is right for you, or whether something else would work better. We are working with clients to help them budget […]

2024 is a crucial year for the property market here in NZ. With May bringing a lot of announcements from the Government and the Reserve Bank, here are the NZ Mortgages’ top 5 changes to keep an eye on. It’s been a busy end to the month of May for the NZ property […]

There are risks in relying on solicitor approval clauses, it is essential to get legal advice early. A“solicitor’s approval” clause has become commonplace in property contracts, but the actual nature of the clause is not widely understood. It’s not an “escape” clause. An approval clause typically has restrictions on what aspects of the […]