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Family and friends step on the property ladder together

Getting on the property ladder can be tough but Kiwis are pooling their resources and taking the leap.

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Is the sun in or out when it comes to sunset clauses?

If you’re purchasing ‘off the plans’ or entering into a ‘turnkey contract’, chances are there will be a sunset clause in

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The housing ladder

Purchasing property can be stressful but breaking down the steps can help you navigate the purchase process.

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Navigating new builds - from go to woe!

The realm of new builds is ever-changing so we unpack how it currently stands. Read more

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Buyer beware

The use of sunset clauses in off-the-plan agreements is becoming more common and increasingly hard to navigate for both purchasers and vendors.

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Six tips for first home buyers

To buy or not to buy? That is the question. And the answer, as always, is complicated.

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How to Help Avoid Pre-Approval Angst

Buying property can be stressful at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic.

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Sharing Is Caring: What you need to know about Property Sharing Agreements

A recent news story on the front page of the stuff.co.nz website featured two Wellington couples who were selling their dream home after owning and living in it together for seven years. One comment suggested the story normalised the fact that “housing is now unaffordable for most Kiwis.” The story also normalised the fact that the current generation are more open to property sharing than in the past.

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