Gary Dobbs - Mike Pero Mortgages South Canterbury

08/05/2026

Almost 25,000 first-home buyers got into the market over the past 12 months. So if you think this could be the right time to buy your first home why not get in touch.

We can help you determine what price you can afford and show you how higher interest rates will affect your mortgage repayments, so you can plan not just for now but for the future as well.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/360975717/bang-buck-nearly-25000-houses-sold-first-home-buyers-over-past-year

28/04/2026

Our girl might have shifted to Perth but we're still supporting her netball team!!! Timaru Old Boy's Sports Club

We're proud to have sponsored bags for the Old Boys Premier A and Pride netball teams over the past 5 years and are looking forward to watching them play some great games again this season. They both started strong last week, clocking up a couple of wins. Here are the draws for this Wednesday if you'd like to show them some support too 🏐

21/04/2026

Making a difference is the reason we do what we do. The long term impacts aren't always obvious so receiving feedback like this is super special!

22/02/2026

We’re proud to be supporting this great initiative, helping ensure local students have access to financial literacy resources. If only we could do something about this summer weather 🌦️🌧️💧

𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗼… 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀! 🏠✨

We all know the jingle — but did you know the team at 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 has come onboard as 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 of our Financial Literacy Fund?

The Financial Literacy Fund is helping our young people become better with money through a partnership with local schools and leading online educator Banqer.

A huge shout‑out to 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘆, 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 for your amazing support. You’re heroes in our eyes — not only for backing the fund, but also for standing in the summer rain to get this photo! ☔📸💛

To find out more about the fund and all our supporters, check out the fund page:
👉 https://www.aorakifoundation.org.nz/financial-literacy

09/02/2026

We’re proud to join fellow Mike Pero Mortgages franchises in supporting the Cancer Society through sponsoring a wonderful family room at the Canterbury Cancer Centre – helping provide a warm, comforting space for families to stay as they support loved ones through treatment.

05/01/2026

If 2026 is your year to attack your mortgage then we're here to help you get it sorted. This article has an interesting take as it looks at your mortage term in weeks rather than years.

Interest rates will be coming down for many New Zealanders. There’s an opportunity here to make some smart long-term decisions.

26/11/2025

The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR, again. Give us a call to find out how this affects your mortgage rate

23/10/2025

We gave a couple of hours of our time to help out at the Hospice South Canterbury Home & Garden event in the weekend and have just heard that they raised well over 💰$20,000💰. What a fantastic success!! 👏👏🎉

We were lucky enough to be looking after the very cute "Art Deco Beauty on the Bay Hill". It's a fantastic property with extensive views over Caroline Bay, beautiful styling and lots of character. To book a stay and experience it for yourself find them on airbnb & Booking.com etc 🍸

14/10/2025

Have a 10% deposit💰🏠? Then you could be closer to buying your first home than you think. From 1 December lenders will be able to make more loans to people with less than a 20% deposit.

We can go through your numbers with you and help you make a plan ☎️ 0275 737 800 📧[email protected]

Reserve Bank acting assistant governor of financial stability Angus McGregor said the timing was right to loosen the rules.

13/10/2025

It's not every day you get to go to the Circus, but the Brain Injured Children Trust, in conjuction with the Great Kiwi Circus, brings this magical experience to towns throughout NZ.

It's pretty cool to be able to support this treat for families of special needs children, and it sounds like the kids and their families had a blast!

The shows are done for this year but you can check out more info here https://thegreatkiwicircus.co.nz