Advanced Mortgage and Insurance Solutions

07/08/2026

Gus's Weekly Woof!

It’s been a big week for Gus!

Assisting with settlements and celebrating first home milestones alongside our clients!

06/08/2026

Wow - A great video on how Christchurch's inner city is being developed. Well worth a watch!

Despite hundreds of new homes being built in central Christchurch, one city councillor warns it risks becoming a ghost town unless more is done to encourage permanent residents over short-term accommodation.

27/07/2026

🏡 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝘄𝗶𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲?

In our latest Mortgage Matters Youtube podcast, mortgage expert Scott Miller explains everything you need to know about using your KiwiSaver for a first-home purchase, including:

✔ Who is eligible for a KiwiSaver First Home Withdrawal
✔ How the withdrawal process works
✔ What the "Second Chance" rules mean
✔ How KiwiSaver fits into your home loan pre-approval
✔ Common mistakes first-home buyers should avoid

Whether you're just starting to save or you're ready to buy, understanding the KiwiSaver rules can help make your journey into home ownership much smoother.

🎧 Watch the full episode now on Youtube and take the next step towards owning your first home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVx8ch940mU&t=6s

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27/07/2026

Gus's Weekly Woof!

Gus is back — and this time he’s behind the wheel. When he’s not racing rally cars, he’s racing home loan approvals.

He reckons the secret to a smooth mortgage is the same as a good corner: stay steady, trust your co-driver, and avoid anything that looks like a leaky home.

If your mortgage journey feels like gravel and hairpins, Gus says, “Hop in — Advanced Mortgage Solutions will get you across the finish line.”

20/07/2026

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹.

He broke the process of buying our first home down into manageable steps.

He was also incredibly patient with my endless silly questions.

Couldn’t be happier with his service

Georgia N.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦!

19/07/2026

Guy's Weekly Woof!

Gus is driving to work in his Mercedes, getting ahead of a packed week. He’s out the door early, momentum already building, ready to tackle meetings, settlements, and whatever else comes his way. Strong start, strong week.

10/07/2026

✨ Wishing you a warm and joyful Matariki. May this special time bring reflection, hope, and precious moments with the people you love. From all of us at Advanced Mortgage Solutions, Happy Matariki. 🌟💙

09/07/2026

Gus's Weekly Woofs
Here is a screenshot of one of Gus's Zoom meetings, making the banks sweat and getting great rates for Advanced Mortgage Solutions customers! Go Gus!

02/07/2026

Gus's Weekly Woof:

Gus has only just started with us, but he’s sniffing out the market already!

Gus says he is seeing high volumes of standalone houses between $550,000 and $850,000 being sold across Christchurch, with prices continuing to rise as demand remains strong.

Gus’s hot tip: if you are looking to purchase a property in this range, act quickly before prices increase further!

01/07/2026

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗭 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁?

In this latest market update, Scott Miller shares his insights on where mortgage rates are heading, why one major bank has moved against the trend, current cashback offers, and what we're seeing in the Christchurch property market.

If you're thinking about buying your first home, refinancing, or simply want to stay informed, this episode is packed with practical insights.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify and stay ahead of the market: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Am7eoWAJJSTAt82FPAU8u?si=116ef4ad023241d3