Buying guide

Finding your property team – the three people you need

There’s no need to go it alone!

Victoria Harris
Last updated: 21 August 2024 | 6 min read
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Building your "property team" is crucial when buying a home. For professional guidance, you need three key experts in your corner.

A mortgage adviser helps secure the best loan by navigating bank policies and negotiating rates, often at no cost to you. A specialist property solicitor is essential for reviewing contracts, managing KiwiSaver funds, and checking for issues with LIM reports.

Finally, a builder provides a vital pre-purchase inspection to uncover hidden structural problems, even in new builds.

1. A mortgage adviser or mortgage broker

2. A solicitor/lawyer

3. A builder or inspector

4. A reputable developer (if building)

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Victoria Harris Victoria Harris
Co-Founder of The Curve