Sam Ludbrook from Squirrel shares his top 5 first home buyer tips Starting a new role at a new company is always an exciting time. For me, leading up to my start date here at Squirrel, it also gave me an opportunity to sit back and reflect just a little. One thing I have been thinking a lot about lately...

Here are some quick tips to help you kickstart you on your path to your first home. 1. Make The Most Of KiwiSaver This year saw the Government introduce two schemes to help first home buyers get onto the property ladder.  The KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant can provide you with up to $10,000 per person towards...

In the last post I gave you some ideas for cutting back your expenses but the other way to increase the money you have available to save for your deposit is to increase your income. Finding ways to create more money will depend on your time constraints and your skills but check out these ideas to see...

When you out and about checking out properties make sure you ask the Estate Agents the following 3 key questions; What reports and or information are available for this property? Often information may be available in the form of a LIM report and or a builders report that the vendor has arranged.You...

Sales at auction are unconditional, this means you must proceed with the purchase and can’t back out after the fall of the hammer! So before you turn up to bid, you need to ensure that you have completed these tasks; Decide on the absolute maximum price you are willing to pay as you will need...

Working hard to save for a deposit on your first home? Here’s a few tips to help you save a little faster and get you into your first home sooner! Tip 1 – Do a budget! If you’re serious about saving, make sure you do a detailed budget – don’t be shy – you need to be...