The Bay of Islands, located in the northern part of New Zealand and sixty kilometres northwest of Whangarei, is a part of the picturesque country of New Zealand. This coastal rocky land with golden sandy beaches comprises of one hundred and fifty islands. This breathtakingly beautiful seascape can be enjoyed by tourists and locals alike, on a ferry or charter boat, while meditating on the blue-green ocean and sandy beaches. Kayaking is another option for this ocean adventure.

Bay Of Islands Property Finance - What You Need To Know

On this bay is a harbour, filled with aquatic marine animals, which include whales, penguins and dolphins. On the south of the bay is Waikare Inlet, and on the northwest of this bay is Kerikeri and Te Puna (Mangonui) inlets.

The Bay of Islands Peninsula is surrounded by many islands. On the east of the peninsula is Urupukapuka Island, while on the north side lies Moturoa Island. To the west lies the Purerua Peninsula, while on the east lies the Cape Brett Peninsula. And, on the southeast, at the tip of a small peninsula, there is a small town called Russell.

Some popular activities on these islands include swimming with dolphins as well as excursions to Cape Brett and “Hole in the Rock’ on Piercy Island. Boat tours are other adventurous activities.

The four main towns of the Bay of Islands, Russell, Paihia, Waitangi and Kerikeri, are filled with history and romance, and their main cultures are Maori and European. These towns have all the accommodations, dining and shopping for its tourists.

If you would like to be a part of this beautiful ocean and tropical country, we can supply finance for property in the Bay of Islands. Buying property in the Bay of Islands is an investment, especially for relaxing holiday retreat, perfect for a getaway vacation.

Mary has also helped many Ex Pat New Zealanders returning to New Zealand after COVID 19 outbreak.

How Mary Can Help you Get a Mortgage in Bay of Islands

Mary provides:

• A high standard of reliable, professional and helpful personal service
• Helpful guidance
• Close attention to detail
• Good communication – courteous, prompt responses
• Easy to follow steps through the finance application process for potential buyers
• Negotiation on your behalf with the bank to obtain the most favorable interest rate, sometimes a bank contribution towards legal fees and timely approvals of finance.
• A team of recommended experts – Mary’s substantial knowledge, experience and contacts in related areas, e.g. solicitors, accountants, valuers, insurance brokers and foreign exchange dealers, helps to streamline the process of buying your dream property and investment.

Mary has many happy clients.

More About Mary

Mary O’Brien established New Zealand Mortgage Solutions in Australia in 2006. Her initial aim was to assist New Zealanders and immigrants to bring their deposit and stamp duty/set-up costs into Australia to purchase their Australian house. Since then she has helped numerous Australian and international residents to invest in New Zealand by obtaining finance for them from a selection of 21 New Zealand banks financial institutions. Her clients have ranged from first home buyers, ex-pat Kiwis purchasing in NZ, first investment property buyers and people planning their long term New Zealand retirement location, to those diversifying their investment portfolio, lifestyle purchasers and commercial property investors, as well as those refinancing existing New Zealand mortgages for a better rate, bank or home improvements to their NZ properties.

Mary is New Zealand-born and was a Finance Specialist in Auckland with her own New Zealand company, Professional Investments Limited. This was formed in 1999, four years before she moved to Sydney, Australia. She continues to work with her New Zealand, Australian and worldwide clients. Until recently Mary has had her own Australian finance broking company Downunder Mortgages Pty Ltd and Southern Cross Professional Investments Pty Ltd and was originally accredited with 35 Australian lenders from 2003 to 2022, but now she only concentrates on New Zealand finance.

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