Helpful articles and market updates to help you stay informed

Second Chance Home Buyers: Can You Use KiwiSaver If You’ve Owned Property Before?

Buying at Auction with Less Than a 20% Deposit: The Valuation Trap

The Complete Guide to the Kāinga Ora First Home Loan

Freehold, Cross-Lease, Leasehold... What Do They Actually Mean?

Kainga Ora First Home Grant

Will having or closing a credit card affect my home loan approval?

If you own a home, you need to think about making a Will

You’re approved under Kainga Ora First Home Loan. Congratulations! What do we need to know?

How can I get free advice from a qualified mortgage adviser?

How much can I borrow for my home loan?

What will my home loan repayments be?

Buying a New Build: How Property Valuations Actually Work

Monolithic Plaster Properties: How to Get a Mortgage on a "Leaky Home"

The HLF Guide to Signing A Sale & Purchase Agreement in NZ

The Private Cable Car Catch: Costs, Compliance, and Bank Rules

Top 5 Mistakes Wellington First Home Buyers Make with the Kāinga Ora First Home Loan

What Percent of Your Income Should Actually Go Towards a Mortgage?

How to Work Out What a House is Worth When There is No Asking Price

The 7 Most Expensive Mistakes First-Home Buyers Make And How to Avoid Them

The Defective Cross-Lease: Is It a Total Dealbreaker or a Simple Fix?

The First-Home Buyer’s Guide to Dealing with Real Estate Agents

Builder's Reports in NZ: Your Home's Ultimate Health Check

The "Two Deposits" Trap: Why First-Home Buyers Panic on Unconditional Day