Financial advisers including all mortgage brokers will have to follow new regulations aimed at protecting the customers in the near future. The working group released the draft regulation on March 31 for comment and consultation. Under the draft code of practice, mortgage brokers must register to have qualifications and competency checks.The government passed the Financial Advisers Act in 2008 and the code committee released the draft Code of ...more »

While the entire property market has experienced major waves and falls over the past few years, the lifestyle properties are generally keeping their value and selling quicker than other types of properties. A lifestyle property offers a larger amount of space in a more rural environment than the apartment style living that larger cities, such as Auckland provide.Many professional people are choosing a larger lifestyle property to offer space to ...more »

Almost everyone owns a ladder. You need a ladder to stand on when you safely change a ceiling light bulb, when you paint your walls or ceilings, or when you need to reach a high shelf. Many outdoor household chores also require the use of a ladder. It is safer to stand on a ladder when you perform chores than to stand on a piece of furniture. Although using a ladder is always the safest option, people have been wary around ladders from early ...more »

Are you getting the best deal possible on your insurance? In today’s world, it pays to save as much as you can and one way to do that is to make sure you are getting the best deal possible on your insurance. When you experience a life changing decision, such as moving house, having a baby, or getting married, you need to change your insurance coverage. We can arrange a full review of your insurances so talk to us now.Often people wait until ...more »

You spend many hours of your life in your bedroom. Create the perfect bedroom by the use of Feng Shui. Make a few simple changes to your existing bedroom layout and furnishings. You will be pleasantly surprised at how healthy and happy you will feel.The Perfect Placement of your BedPlace your bed away from the bedroom door. You should be able to see the bedroom door when you are sitting or lying on the bed, however the door should not be ...more »