Useful Links
It is always better to be well prepared and do some research before buying / building you own home.
The websites below provide valuable information worth considering.
Certified Builders Association of New Zealand (CBANZ)
The Certified Builders Association of New Zealand (CBANZ) represents a nationwide network of trade qualified builders who meet the highest industry standards.
Earthquake Commission (EQC)
To check out areas where earthquakes have hit in NZ.
Good Returns Online Money Management Magazine
Great site which gives updates on latest financial news.
Master Builders Federation
The Registered Master Builders Federation was established in order to proactively promote the interests of its member builders, promote improvements in laws, help maintain and improve the standards of New Zealand’s building industry and to set a code of conduct, which all Registered Master Builders’ in New Zealand must observe.
New Zealand Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF)
Information for Property Investors.
Open 2 View
New Zealand Real Estate website with Virtual Tours.
Quotable Value Limited
This site offers information on property values in NZ. This is helpful when buying, selling or even refinancing. It provides a range of online valuations and other property services. There is a charge for a few of these services.
Realenz.co.nz
Realenz.co.nz has over 60,000 properties of all types advertised around New Zealand.
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand
Reinz.org.nz is useful in providing the latest information on property prices in your area. This site also identifies trends, and even estimates how long it takes to sell your property.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
This is all about the Reserve Bank of NZ. Read the latest on interest rates, price expectations, and lots more.
Sorted.org.nz
Sorted.org.nz has lots of information about financial planning, plenty of do it yourself calculators, an interesting segment on children and money, and you can even determine your own investment profile.
Sovereign Insurance
Sovereign offer life and health insurance, home loans, savings and investment services including retirement solutions. All Sovereign products and services are available through third party distributors, such as financial advisers, throughout New Zealand.