Lenders have started to push up the cost of home loans following the increase in the official cash rate from 7.25% to 7. 5% last Thursday. 16-03-2007 more >>
James Weir reported today in the Dominion Post that the Kiwi dollar traded above US77cents during the weekend but the global backdrop for the dollar is "as good as it gets" and Deutsche Bank is expecting the dollar to fall sharply to US68c by the end of the year. 07-02-2007 more >>
The Prime Minister appointed Maryan Street as Minister of Housing and Shane Jones as Minister of Building and Construction in the Cabinet reshuffle yesterday. 11-01-2007 more >>
Did you know that if your carpet is not glued to the floor (e.g. it is tacked down) then it is not covered under your dwelling. It is part of your contents or landlords furnishings. Have you accounted for this in your sum insured? 03-12-2006 more >>