Buying guide
Getting financial support for buying your first home in New Zealand
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Navigating your first home purchase is easier with financial support. Key options for Kiwi buyers include using your KiwiSaver balance to boost your deposit after three years of contributions.
The First Home Loan from Kāinga Ora allows eligible buyers to purchase with a deposit as low as 5%. For Māori building on multiple-owned land, Kāinga Whenua Loans are available through Kāinga Ora and Kiwibank. Additionally, financial help from family can provide a significant boost.
What you’ll learn:
Financial help for buying your first home
1. Using your KiwiSaver
Your KiwiSaver can be a big help when buying a home.
2. First Home Loan
You and your partner might be eligible for the same financial help, meaning you can build a bigger deposit together.
3 Kāinga Whenua Loans
4. Help from family
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