Category: First Home Buyer

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Top 3 benefits of buying your own home in New Zealand

While some regions are more affordable than others, there’s no denying that you’re going to have…

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3 top tips for all auction newbies

Fast-talking auctioneers, grim-faced bidders and an open-ended price point can make auctions a terrifying experience…

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4 Tips to Get Your First Mortgage Loan Approved

Buying a home is, for most of us, the biggest financial investment we will make…

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Mortgage requirements part 4: Tapping into the HomeStart grant

Saving up for a deposit on a house is no walk in the park. Luckily,…

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Mortgage requirements part 3: Leveraging Kiwisaver

KiwiSaver is New Zealand’s savings initiative that combines your voluntary contributions with contributions from your…

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Using your KiwiSaver membership to help buy your first home

If you are currently working (part-time or full-time), it's likely that you are a member of…

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Mortgage requirements part 2: Am I eligible for the Welcome Home Loan?

As you might already know, you need a minimum deposit of 20 percent to secure…

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Banks vs Brokers

So you’re looking to buy a house, and you want the best mortgage deal you…

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Home Buying Glossary

The home buying process is full of language that could be confusing to understand. Here…

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What is the difference between the rateable value and market value of a home?

In the quest to purchase your first home you’ll probably notice that some properties are…