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Our home buying checklist – what to do when

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Victoria Harris
Last updated: 11 November 2024 | 5 min read
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This article provides a comprehensive home buying checklist for Kiwi buyers, with separate guides for existing homes and new builds.

Key steps include getting mortgage pre-approval, engaging a solicitor, and conducting due diligence like getting a LIM and building report. For new builds, crucial checks involve developer due diligence and reviewing the sunset clause. The checklist covers everything from initial finance and house hunting to going unconditional, arranging insurance and utilities, and final pre-settlement inspections.

For existing homes

Step 1: Getting started

Step 2: House hunting

Step 3: Going unconditional

Step 4: Before you settle

Step 5: After you settle

For new builds

Step 1: Getting started

Step 2: House hunting

Step 3: Going unconditional

Step 4: Before you settle

Step 5: After you settle

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Victoria Harris Victoria Harris
Co-Founder of The Curve