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Welcome to REDnews, Westpac New Zealand's source for insights, opinions and helpful stories on topics such as property, business, personal finance and community initiatives.
6 things you need to know if you’re helping your kids buy a house
The Bank of Mum and Dad is New Zealand’s sixth-biggest lender.
The 5 best places to find a job in New Zealand
Looking for work and open-minded about where you live?
Tiny living: could you do it?
VIDEO: We take a tour through Cam and Amanda’s treasured 20-square-metre house.
New scam targeting homebuyers, real estate agents and lawyers
A devious new scam that has the potential to steal hundreds of thousands in a single hit.
What will happen to leasehold property in New Zealand?
Overseas, many homeowners are trapped by spiralling ground rents and can't get out.
Is Airbnb worth it? Some realities around hosting your property
We talk to two Kiwis about their experience hosting on Airbnb and some of the pros and cons.
Unlocking the Prefab housing conundrum
The problem: Prefab housing is cheaper and faster but not widespread because it’s hard to finance.
The Facebook quizzes that might not be as innocent as they look
They could be giving away the keys to your digital front door.
Why is it so hard to find a rental that allows pets?
Is it discrimination on the part of the landlords? Or a justified precaution?
How to spot cashflow positive properties
There are great buys in every market, you just have to know where to look and get creative.
Five ways to make money from your house
For most of us, our home is not a source of income, but can you put your house to work?