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An interesting article reconfirming how tough it is for future retirees.

'Staring down a barrel': Kiwis lugging mortgages set for tough retirement Retirement isn't set to be a golden period for many New Zealanders.

The NZ government announces more details on its foreign buyers ban. Will this make it easier for you if you're a first home buyer? Will you be starting to look at the market if you are a first home buyer?

Foreign buyer ban to hit Auckland and Queenstown house prices: Westpac Foreign buyer ban to hit Auckland and Queenstown house prices: Westpac.

Talking about topics that are death related are never fun, and wills are one of those topics. From Amanda's story, it really pays for you to have a will - a message she is trying to get out to more people based on her experience.

Explained: What happens if you die without a will? Data shows that few young people have a will.

Another sobering read. We have to help create solutions today that help all generations. From those retiring through to those just coming out of school in their 20's. Thats our mission...

Looming housing crisis for over 65s - Retirement commissioner warns The retirement commissioner is warning of a looming housing crisis for the over 65s as home ownership rates decline while the number of pensioners is set to almost double over the next 20 years.

Wow - A pretty sobering read. Have you been assisted by the BOMAD (bank of mum and dad)? With the banks tightening up in this area, NZ's 6th largest bank is fast becoming the most complicated source to supplement funding for your next purchase. SiOi has ideas and frameworks that make this process even simpler. Find out more by getting in touch...

The risks of opening an account with the bank of mum and dad When the kids can’t afford a house, who they gonna call? These days it’s very likely to be their parents.

We've spent years looking at the sharing economy and also peer to peer platforms. You'll see more and more people being comfortable with using sharing platforms which will continue to grow over the next few years. Check out this Dad who has changed his life using sharing platforms.

Aussie dad makes lucrative income through sharing economy An Aussie dad is working less and earning more through the sharing economy.

We see people of all generations eager to get into a home or stay in their home getting close to retirement. Our SiOi frameworks can make it really easy. If you need help with a plan and property, get in touch with us.

The 'alarming' way 1 in 3 millennial homeowners get the money to buy homes "Millennials are so eager to become homeowners that some may be inadvertently cutting off their nose to spite their face."

So, either the market will come to meet you on your terms, or you need to do everything you can to catch this train before it well and truly departs. What's your plan? If you don't have one talk to us to see if we can help...

NZ records decline in housing affordability Which regions have the most welcome news for first-home buyers?

Homes.co.nz has been looking at Median house prices in each of the suburbs in Auckland. Find out the highs and the lows.

Auckland Median House Price By Suburb Which suburb in Auckland has the highest & lowest house price? Our interactive chart shows you down to the suburb.

If the home lending restrictions eased, would it make life easier for you if your trying to get into the market or are looking to buy an investment property? Let us know your comment...

Home lending restrictions could ease again by year end: economist Lending restrictions could ease by the end of this year, according to one bank economist.

Over 1,200+ Kiwis have rushed at the chance to register for kiwibuild houses.

Kiwibuild applications hit 1,200 as Kiwis rush to get in Kiwis have been quick to express their interest in the Kiwibuild programme.