14/09/2026
First Home Buyers... Start with these 4 things.
Before you start scrolling through Trade Me or going to open homes, get these sorted:
1. Your deposit
Know how much you have available, including whether you may be able to use KiwiSaver. Eligible KiwiSaver members can generally withdraw their savings after 3 years, with $1,000 remaining in the account.
2. Your borrowing power
Understand how much you may be able to borrow based on your income, expenses, debts and overall financial position.
3. Your real budget
Don’t just look at the purchase price. Consider mortgage repayments, rates, insurance, maintenance and your everyday costs.
4. Your pre-approval
Getting pre-approval can give you a clearer price range and put you in a stronger position when you find the right home. Just remember, it’s conditional and not the same as full approval.
You don’t need to have everything figured out on your own. Let’s have a chat and work on your options, contact me today.
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