by Chris | Aug 14, 2026 | Buying Guides, NextMove Explained
The first home buyer knowledge gap NZ advisers are increasingly talking about isn’t about affordability, it’s about confidence. Market conditions for first home buyers in 2026 are quite favourable: interest rates have eased considerably from their 2023 to...
by Chris | Aug 7, 2026 | Buying Guides, NextMove Explained
Our previous article looked at what buyer readiness actually means across financial, informational, and practical dimensions. This one gets concrete: how to prepare for home ownership, in what order, and how long each stage takes. Timelines vary buyer to buyer. The...
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 | Mar 17, 2026 | Buying Guides, NextMove Explained
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. Yet many buyers begin the journey asking one simple question: “Can I actually buy a home?” The answer isn’t always straightforward. Many people spend months scrolling...
