Buying guide

Alternative homeownership: Support for low deposit buyers

Learn about schemes designed to help low deposit buyers get on the property ladder.

6 June 2023

Gill South

Here are some schemes available for low deposit buyers in New Zealand:

The Kāinga Ora First Home Partner scheme

Only certain homes are eligible for the First Home Partner Scheme.

New Zealand Housing Foundation shared ownership

YouOwn shared ownership

Squirrel Launchpad home loan for those high on income, low on deposit

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