465 days ago

What's next?

Financial Adviser from SK Financial Group - Mortgage & Insurance

OCR kept at 5.50%, two in a row with no change in the OCR.

Current monetary policy working as expected to clampdown the domestic spending therefore tracking well to counter the inflation.

Members of the MPC has mentioned:

"The risks around the lagged effect of previous monetary tightening on households and businesses. The average mortgage rate on outstanding loans is expected to rise from around 5% to near 6% by early 2024, and debt servicing costs as a share of income are still increasing."

Reserve bank has no intention to move on OCR rates, as they are working towards bringing the consumer price inflation between 1% - 3% in the second half of 2024.

Some of the economists are still predicting another rise later this year on the OCR, which could be the max.

Interesting times ahead, with election and CPI update in the next three months, which will give some more clarity.

As reserve bank does their OCR review, it is worthwhile reviewing your mortgage, spending at least 5 - 10 minutes, can potentially save you some interest cost.

If you are unsure, you can engage us, we love to explore options and create an opportunity to grow your wealth.

👉 info@skfg.co.nz
👉0210749825

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5 days ago

Dental Implants

CMDental Ltd

A successful Dental Implant Placed by Dr Martin J Cribbin at CM Dental ltd in Henderson, replacing a lower left molar which had fractured and could not be root filled.
Where there is sufficient bone the dental implant can offer a better solution than bridge work as there is no damage to the teeth adjacent by cutting them down to create space for the bridgework.

6 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.7% Second half of November
    4.7% Complete
  • 43.4% 1st December
    43.4% Complete
  • 17.6% A week before Christmas
    17.6% Complete
  • 33.2% Whenever you wish
    33.2% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2547 votes
2 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.9% Yes
    82.9% Complete
  • 14.3% No
    14.3% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
1368 votes