Property buying advice

Whether you are looking for your first home, an investment property, a family haven or your next renovation project, we can help make that journey easier for you. 

Preparing to buy

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Settling on settlement day

Settlement day is the day a property becomes yours. Here are some tips on getting it right from Settled.govt.nz

22 April 2025 | 3 min read
Buying guide
Learning about problem building materials
22 April 2025 | 3 min read
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Buying property in New Zealand
22 April 2025 | 3 min read
Buying guide
Understanding the types of ownership
3 min read
Buying guide
Doing your homework before buying a home
27 March 2025 | 5 min read

First home buyers

Feature article
Meet these Wellington first home buyers

What Rachel & Conor wish they knew

16 April 2025 | 4 min read
Buying guide
Kāinga Ora First Home Partner Scheme explained
8 March 2025 | 4 min read
Buying guide
Low deposit home loans: how to buy your first home sooner
8 March 2025 | 5 min read
Buying guide
38 NZ real estate terms you should know
10 October 2024 | 7 min read
Buying guide
First home buyers grant is no more: 7 other ways to get help
13 June 2024 | 5 min read

Banking and costs

Feature article
To float or fix long (or short)?

Which mortgage type is best in the current market

10 April 2025 | 5 min read
Buying guide
Building cost per square metre in NZ (2025)
8 March 2025 | 6 min read
Buying guide
Guide: using equity to buy a second property, renovate, or invest
3 February 2025 | 5 min read
Buying guide
Bills you have to pay when owning a house
3 February 2025 | 3 min read
Buying guide
Council rates explained: a home owner’s guide
3 February 2025 | 4 min read

Finding the right home

Buying guide
Learning about problem building materials

Thinking of buying a house? Settled.co.nz break down the hidden dangers of problem building materials.

22 April 2025 | 3 min read
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Buyer finds dream home before ready to sell, agent makes it happen
10 September 2024 | 5 min read
Feature article
Multigenerational living: Everything you need to know
3 September 2024 | 15 min read
Buying guide
Asbestos removal: A property owner’s guide
10 July 2024 | 3 min read
Buying guide
What to Look for at an Open Home
8 min read

Latest News

News
The Latest Property Pulse Report

House prices and listings fall, but demand up.

13 June 2025

News
Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 3.25% from 3.5%

OCR updates and insights from Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson.

28 May 2025

News
NZ rents fall for second month straight

Year-on-year decrease of 3.1% in the national median weekly rent.

23 May 2025

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