In New Zealand, particularly Auckland, the growing population and rising house prices have resulted in apartment living becoming an appealing and more realistic option for many first home buyers.  Any property purchase is a big decision but buying an apartment off the plans doesn’t need to be a stressful process.

Borrowing at the moment isn’t easy and a lot of this comes down to bank credit policy in this market and their appetite to lend. Credit policy varies across banks, however, in most respects, they remain very similar.  This article helps to explain the importance of debt servicing when applying for your first home loan.

Here at The First Home Buyer's Club, we get excited about helping first home buyers through the process of purchasing their first home.  But often, this excitement is hit with a dose of reality when we discover the amount of debt they have on board.

Schnauer and Co. are a North Shore-based law firm that has developed its legal expertise to encompass nearly every area of the law – so they can walk alongside their clients throughout their lifetimes, and those of their families. They combine the experience of their more than 30-year history and expert team with a lateral thinking, flexible approach to problem-solving. 

Schnauer and Co. are a North Shore-based law firm that has developed its legal expertise to encompass nearly every area of the law – so they can walk alongside their clients throughout their lifetimes, and those of their families. They combine the experience of their more than 30-year history and expert team with a lateral thinking, flexible approach to problem-solving. 

It all begins with an idea.

One of the top questions we get from first home buyers is "How much deposit do I need?" The answer is entirely dependent on your situation, if you have favourable circumstances, a low deposit loan could be possible.