Continuing our Q+A with the Auckland Council mayoral candidates, next up we have, ex-Xero Managing Director, Vic Crone. 1. What do you believe the role of Auckland Council is in relation to dealing with Auckland housing? Council does have a regulator role, but ultimately it needs to balance that with...

With the KiwiSaver HomeStart grant offering double the amount for first home buyers building new, the appeal of home and land packages is significant. One of those considerations is on settling on the ideal section to build your first home. We asked the team at Matrix Homes to give us some tips for what...

In October this year the Auckland Council elections will be held.  With the current housing problems facing Auckland in particular, we thought it would be a good idea to ask the mayoral candidates a few questions about their housing policies. First up is business man and Orakei Local Board Deputy...

Meet The Advisors: Rebecca Taiaroa, Mortgage Link North Canterbury In the second of our ‘Meet The Advisors’ posts we speak to Rebecca Taiaroa from Mortgage Link North Canterbury. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself After 10 years in the banking industry, I joined Mortgage Link in North Canterbury...

With New Zealand’s leaky homes crisis an ongoing concern for home buyers, knowing what to look for to avoid a costly mistake is essential.  Our advice is to always seek the advice of a qualified home building report company to provide an expert opinion on the condition of any property you are...

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With the difficulties New Zealand first home buyers are having getting into their first home, many are looking to less traditional ways to get on the property ladder.  One such way is teaming up with friends, family or acquaintances. If this is something you are thinking about here are some things...

Here are the go t0 websites for house hunting So you’ve got your Pre-Approval sorted and your onto the next step, Finding A House.  At this stage of the process, research is key to making an informed purchase.  Here are our picks for the top websites for house hunting. 1. Homes.co.nz Homes.co.nz is...

We recently received a question from a First Home Buyers Club member. This Kiwi is currently working in the UK but is looking to return to New Zealand within the next few months with the plan to purchase a home using the KiwiSaver HomeStart grant. The question was, how would his income be assessed in...

In October 2015, The First Home Buyers Club formed a partnership with Mortgage Link as a preferred advisors to its members. This allowed us to work closely with first home buyer specialists who are experienced in the unique need that our members have. So to let you all know more about people involved...