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First home buyers guide
Whether you have thought about getting prepared to purchase your first home or you have not even begun to get started, buying a home is a major life decision and most likely one of the bigger investments you will ever make.
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Property investors guide
If you are getting prepared to purchase your first investment property or you are looking at expanding your portfolio, buying an investment is a major life decision and ensuring that you obtain fantastic financial advice is essential.
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Building finance guide
Unlike traditional home loans, building finance requires a tailored approach. Each bank has different lending criteria, and securing approval can be more challenging due to staged payments, valuations, and financial structuring.
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KiwiSaver guide
KiwiSaver is the one long-term investment almost every working New Zealander owns, and the one most of us pay the least attention to. Fund type, fees and contribution rate quietly decide what you retire on, and what you can put towards a first home.
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See what your repayments look like weekly, fortnightly or monthly, and what the interest adds up to.
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Fifteen of the questions we get asked most, from LVR and DTI to what documents you'll need.
Read the FAQsKiwiSaver guide
The hidden cost of a default fund, and how to use KiwiSaver to fast-track a first home.
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