The First 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Building Building a new home is a big investment of money, time and emotion. Here are the first 5 questions you should answer so you get this opportunity of a lifetime just right. Read More
Kiwisaver Homestart Grants: What You Should Know The KiwiSaver Homestart Grant scheme was introduced by our Government to help alleviate some of that stress, but there’s some confusion around who’s eligible and what the grant actually entails. Let’s take a look and see how one could help you take a step closer to getting the keys to your first home. Read More
How to Make Your New Build Authentic It's true that subdivisions present challenges to undergoing the full works of 'character building', but that doesn't mean you don't have options to add personal touches to enhance your home, ensure its incomparable to your neighbours, and have that instant street appeal. Read More
How Much is a Deposit? If you’re thinking about getting into your first home, you’ve probably heard the news – house prices in New Zealand are rising and with them the deposit you need to get a mortgage. Here, we break down how much deposit you’d need to buy VS to build, what government assistance you could be eligible for and the cost of building. Read More
Gathering Inspiration at Show Homes So you’ve made the decision to buy your first home. Congratulations! But have you thought about what your home will look like? Will you buy an existing property or build a new home? Read More
Building Your New Home on a Budget There are so many advantages to building your first home over buying it from existing stock. When building you have absolute control over the design and the ability to customise it to suit your budget and your needs. We’ll show you how it can be done on a budget. Read More