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Property Values dropped so what do I offer
June 9, 2023

How Much Should You Offer On a Property?

Deciding how much to offer on a property is one of those decisions that can feel genuinely stressful — you…

Picture of Auckland Property Market 4
May 16, 2023

Auckland Property Market April 2023 Insights

Knowing the property market is vital if you’re looking to buy or sell a house. Below, we share our insights…

Flooding - how to reduce the risk
May 14, 2023

5 Ways to Protect Your Home from Flooding

The floods of early 2023 and increasing warnings of more extreme weather to come, has helped New Zealanders realise the…

Inflation impact on mortgage
May 10, 2023

April 2023 RBNZ OCR – What it means

April 2023 OCR Announcement On 5 April 2023, the Reserve Bank increased the OCR by 50 basis points, moving it…

Financial Plan done well save you long term
May 8, 2023

Making Financial Plans? It’s Important to Know What’s Happening in the Market

Knowing what’s happening in the market is crucial when making financial plans. This blog gives a snapshot of the New…

Can I get a mortgage after bankruptcy or mortgage default?
April 6, 2023

Can I get a mortgage after bankruptcy or a loan default?

Getting approved for a mortgage after a loan default, missed repayments, or past credit issues can be difficult. But it’s…

Strategies for paying off your mortgage earlier
March 13, 2023

Strategies for Paying off a Mortgage Earlier

Paying off your mortgage earlier has substantial financial benefits long term. This is because you will pay less interest sooner…

Interest Rate Increase on Mortgages
March 1, 2023

Strategies To Help You Cope With Rising Mortgage Interest Rates

If rising interest rates have made your mortgage repayments harder to manage, the first and most important step is simply…

Flooding Relief Options Available from New Zealand Banks
February 5, 2023

Flooding Relief Options Available from the New Zealand Banks

Flooding relief options made available here! At Platinum Mortgages we’re thinking of the many people, families and communities affected by…