Let it out: SparkleStay short-term rental property managers
Tired of managing your Airbnb? Owning a holiday home should be a source of income, not stress. The idea of making extra cash through platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Bookabach, and Expedia, is a great idea in theory. In reality, it can bring a world of stress and pain. What if there was […]
Market master: Thearak Noy Ray White
If you are thinking of taking a house to market this spring, listing in September rather than waiting for October is the smart choice. When a property is unique, slightly difficult, or definitely odd, there is an agent looking forward to helping you out. “Of course, I love to sell the more straightforward […]
Lending basics: Mylend Mortgage Advisor
The lending and insurance landscape is always evolving. At Mylend, we like to make things easy for our clients. We actively encourage having a pre-approval completed before you start house hunting. This way you know exactly how much you can spend, and you have a set time frame that the approval will be […]
Keeping your valuables safe: Commonwealth Vault
“As good as gold” is a favourite saying for Kiwis, and no wonder. The love of gold runs through our veins just as it runs through the quartz veins of Otago schist. Driven by rapidly rising inflation, higher interest rates, and unexpected geopolitical risk, gold is once again king of the hill. Currently […]
Where there’s a will: Pegasus Bay Law
Accidents and illness happen, and life changes daily with sunrise and sunset. Being prepared for unexpected change, such as a death in the family, can often make it easier for those left to move forward. “Leaving this world without a clear legal will can create chaos for loved ones left to sort things […]
Open finance benefits
Open finance is tipped to become the standard for consumers’ financial welfare and empowerment, according to a new Aotearoa fintech research report. FinTechNZ executive director Jason Roberts says the huge opportunities for Kiwi businesses and consumers can’t be ignored; with open finance set to increase competition and innovation across many sectors. “Emerging fintech […]
Keeping cryptocurrency safe: BitPrime
Over 16 billion (NZD) worth of cryptocurrency was stolen between 2011 and late 2019. It generally boiled down to one vital thing, private keys. Anyone can access a wallet’s coins if they have the private key. The best idea is to store crypto in a wallet where you’re in control of the private […]
A new home base: Harcourts Grenadier
Their new building makes a strong statement on the corner of The Runway at Wigram. Now that they have landed in the area, Hamish and Sarah McLeod of Harcourts Grenadier are determined to make just as strong a statement with their real estate service to the fast-growing suburb of Wigram. “We are passionate […]
The complexities of realty: Mike Pero Northcote
Experienced real estate salesperson Annette Pendergast understands the complexities of selling property, including preparation and presentation to market. “A successful sale begins with reaching the right buyer with correct strategic campaign,” says Annette. “I start with the home looking gorgeous, but I add the correct online marketing, use a great database of buyers, […]
Get organised: NH+ Associates
Happy end of the financial year 2022. It’s certainly been a year full of contrast – boom for some, whilst others have had challenges to navigate: supply chain issues, employment shortages, and a lack of tourists. The end is nigh for tax year 2022, and what better way to finish than being super […]
