Lending restrictions
BREAKING NEWS!! The reserve bank announced this morning that they are going to ease lending restrictions for first home buyers & investors from January 1st, 2018.
First home buyers - increase the cap on banks from 10% to 15%. So... up to 15% of loans can go to owner occupiers with a deposit of less than 20%.
Investors - up to 5% of loans from the bank can be for deposits at 35%. ( currently 40% deposit).
If you need help looking for your first home or are thinking about moving please give me a call.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.5% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Revamp an open wardrobe
Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.
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