For many first home buyers, and even those looking to buy an investment property, buying off the plan can be an attractive proposition; it lets you buy a property at a set price before it’s even been built. While there are a number of benefits to this type of purchase, it’s not without its challenges. Take a look at some of the things you need to know before you buy off the plan.
Topics: Buying, Mortgage, new zealand real estate, First Home Buyer, Second Home
In June 2017, Massey University released its Home Affordability Report, which shows that most regions across New Zealand have become less affordable over the past 12 months. We take a closer look at what is arguably the country’s single most important policy issue: restoring housing affordability.
Topics: Buying, Mortgage, new zealand real estate, First Home Buyer, Second Home
There’s a lot of focus on first home buyers, with Government incentives designed to help save a deposit and get a foot onto the property ladder. Second-steppers – those who already own a home and are looking to upsize or upgrade – are sometimes overlooked. If you’re one of the second-steppers trying to move up the property ladder, here are a few ways to do that.
Topics: Buying, Mortgage, new zealand real estate, First Home Buyer, Second Home
