The Government’s intervention with tax policy changes to cool the residential investor market probably came at the right moment for first home buyers, says CoreLogic’s recent First Home Buyer Report.

Small business lending specialist Prospa continues to experience strong growth in lending with originations of A$19.9 million (NZ$21.6 million) for the quarter ended 31 March, up 10.6% on the prior quarter (2Q21: A$18.0 million) and up 21.3% on pcp (3Q20: A$16.4 million).

Southern Cross Healthcare has partnered with Havas NZ to deliver the first creative campaign under its new name, launching the organisation’s rebrand from Southern Cross Hospitals to Southern Cross Healthcare.

Astute Financial has hired a new business development and operations manager in Auckland.

ASB has launched a market-low 1.79% variable rate for new build homes, as the lender attempts to play its part in tackling the housing crisis.

Three default providers have names starting with A, but they did not make the A list in the recently announced KiwiSaver shakeout.

Mercer New Zealand has made significant changes to its KiwiSaver products, continuing to enhance its responsible investing approach, with all NZD $2.4 billion in Mercer’s KiwiSaver funds to be invested in more focused socially responsible investment strategies.

The Property Investors Federation’s pleas for the Government to stop plans removing investors’ ability to claim mortgage interest payments as a tax deduction or modify how the policy is introduced have fallen on deaf ears.

Apex Advice Group has opportunities for career driven Financial Advisers to service and grow our substantial client base.

Records for house prices have been set yet again despite the lowest number of houses available for sale during an April month since records began.

The property market displayed the first signs of cooling last month, but prices continue to rise, according to the latest REINZ data. 

Professional IQ College has launched a new training programme to help advisers discuss estate planning with their clients, as brokers look to improve the quality and scope of their work under the new regime.