First Home Buyers - July 31st Five Tips: How to Negotiate on House Price Whether it’s after making several inspections in person and weeks of private negotiations, or through the nail-biting excitement of an auction, finalising the sale of a home is a seriously big deal. Once you’ve entered the final stages of …
First Home Buyers - July 31st What is the Kāinga Ora First Home Grant? And How Much is It? First Home Grant: What is it? It’s access to a grant of up to $10,000 for a new home, or $5000 for an existing property. If you're a first-time home buyer, or a previous homeowner in …
First Home Buyers - July 28th How to Buy a House with a Small Deposit It’s been a tough few years for first home buyers (FHBs). First, house prices soared, due to pandemic-induced low interest rates. Then, as a consequence of rising inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled. In August 2021, …
First Home Buyers - July 27th What Is a LIM report and Do I Need One? Any prospective homebuyer needs to do the due diligence on the property they intend to buy. Houses are eye-wateringly expensive, and you don't want to find yourself stuck with a lemon. That's why in our recent …
First Home Buyers - July 27th Hidden Costs of Buying a Home If you’re new to the house buying game, you can be forgiven for thinking the only costs involved are the deposit and the mortgage. But unfortunately, there are hidden costs of buying a home that …
First Home Buyers - July 25th Home Buying Guide: Six Easy Steps to Buying a Home If you want to buy your dream home, or even just a humble first home, it doesn't have to cause stress and sleepless nights. Canstar's easy six-step home buying guide features all you need to …
First Home Buyers - July 24th How a Credit Score Impacts Your Ability to Get a Home Loan If you’re currently in the market for a home loan, you may have concerns about how a lender will view your application. Income, occupation and age are all factors that can potentially affect your ability …
First Home Buyers - July 20th SBS Bank the Best for First Home Buyers It's been a tough few years for first home buyers (FHBs). First, house prices soared, due to pandemic-induced low interest rates. Then, as a consequence of rising inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled. However, as house …
First Home Buyers - July 18th What does a Mortgage Broker Do? And Should You Use One? Do you really need to use a mortgage broker? If you're after a home loan, it's a valid question. For when it comes to mortgages, there's really only one thing most of us care about: …
First Home Buyers - July 18th What Does ‘Subject to Finance’ Mean When Buying a Home? When buying a home, it's always a good idea to get your finances in place before you buy. Not only will it give you a clear idea of your price range, it will give you …