August 2024
Banks' obligationsConsumer credit contracts legislation covers most of the lending-related complaints we investigate. A consumer credit cont…
September 2023
We hear from many people whose relationship troubles have led to problems with their finances – whether they’ve separated from their partner…
March 2022
Before you leaveGet travel insuranceIt’s a good idea to look into travel insurance before you book your flights. That way you can check your…
July 2021
Lending restrictionsThe Reserve Bank’s loan-to-value ratio restrictions mean borrowers must generally have a deposit of at least 20 per cent…
Two pieces of legislation deal with Council rates: The Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, obliges property owners to pay their rates. It …