The Homeseekers

Discover everything you need to know about how much deposit do you need to buy a house in New Zealand. In this episode, we break down deposit requirements, explore the differences between 5% and 10% deposits, and examine how market changes can affect your deposit needs.

Mortgage broker or bank for first home buyers in New Zealand? In this episode, Andy & Anna break down key considerations, including borrowing calculations, differences between banks, pricing structures for mortgages, and the advantages of mortgage brokers versus banks. Whether you're navigating the mortgage market for the first time or seeking to optimise your borrowing strategy, this episode provides essential insights to help you make informed decisions. 

In today's episode, Andy & Simon discuss what government incentives are available for first home buyers in NZ. From understanding the security of homeownership to leveraging opportunities for financial growth, they delve deep into the strategies that can pave the way to your dream home. Plus, hear firsthand from Simon as he shares his journey of assisting his brother into his first home and leveraging into his second. Don't miss out on this valuable insight!

In this episode, Andy & Anna share 4 mistakes first home buyers make that stop them from buying their first home. Anna shares her personal experience and discusses with Andy the top 4 mistakes from self-doubt to financial missteps and team selection. Listen in to learn how to navigate the home buying process more effectively.

Kāinga Ora explained! In this episode, Andy breaks down what is Kāinga Ora including eligibility for a 5% deposit, income requirements, and criteria examples. Explore the concept of low equity margin and discover strategies to increase your deposit. Gain insights into how Kāinga Ora assesses debt and the options for previous homeowners. Dive into the differences between the First Home Loan and First Home Grant and get a glimpse of interest rate trends and predictions. 

In this episode, Blandon explains how to buy your first home in 2024. Learn key steps like securing stable employment, managing debts, budgeting effectively (60/30/10 Rule), maximising KiwiSaver and more.

Today, we dive into a crucial question: 'Is Owning a House or Renting Better?' Hosted by industry expert Blandon Leung, this episode explores the capital gains, capital improvement, cash flow, and lifestyle considerations in the context of homeownership versus renting. 

This is how to buy a first home in New Zealand. Join Blandon as he covers the 12 steps to getting into your dream home. He covers topics like property education, partnering with an agent, loan pre-approval, making offers, due diligence, and finally collecting the keys to your home. 

In this episode, Blandon shares New Zealand first home buyer tips based on his personal experiences on an 8-year property journey. He explores how to strategically set yourself up for future home upgrades, how to get your foot in the property market, the key to successful property ownership, and more!

In this episode, we uncover the unfair advantages for first home buyers in New Zealand 2023. If you are considering making your move into the property market this year, this is a must-listen!