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01/05/2023

Some good news for those eligible for the First Home Buyers Grant & looking to build

The government is boosting the minimum First Home Grant house price cap for new build properties as part of changes to the scheme.

13/10/2022

High fuel prices, rising inflation & increasing interest rates, means many of us are feeling the pinch when it comes to our finances & the costs of living. Let alone trying to save for your First Home.

Even with many factors outside of our individual control - there are a few things you can do now to help reduce any financial stress & continue saving towards your house deposit.

15/06/2022

Your credit score can be the make or break for any lending you do. Here's how you can check your rating for free.

No matter how much of a deposit you have a credit check can be the make or break of any home loan application. Even if you’ve been diligent with your budgeting, regularly saving & not overdrawing your account, an unexpected surprise from the past can sabotage your home loan dreams.

27/02/2022

Some good news for 1st home buyers.

The seemingly out of control housing market is being pegged back, with expectations of a greater fall in prices than previously thought.

13/01/2022

Is 2022 the year for your first home?

Despite a large year of growth in Canterbury, property analysts QV say there are early signs 2022 will see growth slowing.

11/01/2022

OPINION: Despite the difficulty, there are many ways you can buy your first home, some are obvious and some are more creative.

22/11/2021

Purchasing your rental property might even work to your advantage as you already have a rental history and existing relationship with the agent.

25/09/2021

What's in your contract if we get another lockdown? Some Covid clauses are a lot better for you than others.