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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 home buying checklist outlines the key steps for purchasing existing homes and new builds. The process starts with securing finances, including KiwiSaver funds and mortgage pre-approval.

Due diligence is critical. For existing homes, get a building report and LIM. For new builds, perform developer due diligence and check building specs. The pre-settlement phase for new builds requires maintaining tidy finances until completion. Both paths conclude with a final pre-settlement inspection before you celebrate.

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