by Chris | Jul 31, 2026 | Buying Guides, NextMove Explained
Ask ten people what it means to be ‘buyer ready’ and most will say some version of ‘having a big enough deposit’. That is part of it, but only part. Deposit size is the easiest thing to picture, which is exactly why it dominates the...
by Chris | Jul 29, 2026 | Buying Guides
KiwiSaver comes up in almost every conversation about buying a first home in New Zealand, but a surprising number of members do not fully understand how their own scheme works. That matters, because the intricacies (contribution rates, government contributions, and...
by Chris | Jul 22, 2026 | Buying Guides
Building your own home from the ground up is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a property owner. It’s also one of the most financially complex, and a big part of that complexity comes down to something that often doesn’t get explained well:...
by Chris | Jul 8, 2026 | Buying Guides
If you’ve been browsing property listings lately, you’ve probably noticed the words ‘turnkey’ popping up everywhere. Developers love the term. Agents love the term. But what does it actually mean for you as a buyer, and more importantly, is it...
by Chris | Jun 26, 2026 | Buying Guides, Mini Series - Financial Services
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is an important milestone, but it’s just the beginning. Between pre-approval and collecting the keys, there are several distinct stages, each with its own requirements and potential complications. Knowing what’s coming...
by Chris | Jun 24, 2026 | Buying Guides
Spend any time browsing Trade Me or OneRoof and you will notice that not every property lists a price. Some say Deadline Sale. Others say Tender. Some say Price by Negotiation, or just POA. For a first home buyer trying to work out what they can and cannot afford, the...
