179 days ago

Breaking News: RBNZ Activates DTI Restrictions & Eases LVR Restrictions

Financial Adviser, Director from adviceHQ

From 1 July, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will be implementing the following changes:

DTI Restrictions Introduced
➖ 20% of new owner-occupier lending to borrowers with a DTI ratio over 6.

➖ 20% of new investor lending to borrowers with a DTI ratio over 7.

LVR Restrictions Easing
✔20% of owner-occupier lending to borrowers with an LVR greater than 80% (increased from 15%).
✔ 5% of investor lending to borrowers with an LVR greater than 70% (deposit requirement reduced to 30% from 35%).

If you are an investor or first home buyer with a low deposit, get in touch with adviceHQ to see how this helps you.

#adviceHQ #NZPropertyInvestor #FirstHomeBuyer #RBNZ #LVR #DTI

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day 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?
  • 82.4% Yes
    82.4% Complete
  • 15.2% No
    15.2% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I'll share below
    2.4% Complete
876 votes
5 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
  • 43.6% 1st December
    43.6% Complete
  • 17.3% A week before Christmas
    17.3% Complete
  • 33.3% Whenever you wish
    33.3% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2179 votes
4 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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