by Cam | May 27, 2024 | First Home Buyer
What was the First Home Grant? The First Home Grant (FHG) was a payment of between $5,000 and $10,000 that the government made to assist first-time home buyers in getting into a house. It had some eligibility criteria which were: Buying your first house. Contributing...
by Cam | Feb 20, 2024 | First Home Buyer
Getting into home ownership is something nearly every Kiwi aspires to do. But it can be really daunting, and that’s something we’ve been helping people with for nearly 20 years. Building your deposit up to a meaningful level is often the hard part. Here are some...
by Cam | Nov 16, 2023 | First Home Buyer
Husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends have been doing co-ownerships for years – it’s nothing new. However, what is new is that friends, family, and others can now buddy up to purchase a house together. Being able to pool your resources is becoming...
by Cam | May 15, 2023 | First Home Buyer
If you are interested in getting into the property market, and you have the means to do so, now is the time. The real estate market in Auckland is ripe for owner-occupiers whether they be first-time home buyers or people looking to upgrade. Think about it, there are a...
by thecontentagency | Oct 19, 2021 | First Home Buyer
We’ve worked with more than 1,000 first home buyers over the last ten years and we know that, when it comes to landing your first home, knowledge and being prepared is power! That’s why we asked experienced real estate agent, William Tatana, for his advice on what...
by Cam | Jul 3, 2020 | Deposit Options, First Home Buyer, Mortgage Adviser
Will having a flatmate help you buy your first home? First home buyers often wonder aloud about whether or not the bank will include flatmates in their mortgage affordability calculation. Will that ‘income’ let you get a bigger mortgage and a flasher house? Or even...