Are you getting ready to buy your first home?

Buying your first home

Buying your first home can be a scary process. The good news is there’s plenty of help and support available. We have pulled together some of those resources here. And, of course, we are happy to talk you through what’s involved.

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FIRST HOME BUYERS GUIDE

For a step-by-step overview of the process, check out the first home buyers guide on settled.govt.nz. It’s packed full of valuable tips and advice, from getting a mortgage to making an offer and moving in.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

The government offers several different home ownership products designed to help get Kiwis into their own homes. Information on these can be found here.

Further helpful information can be found from Kainga Ora here.

FIRST HOME WITHDRAWAL

If you have been a member of KiwiSaver for at least three years, then you may be able to withdraw funds to buy your first home. Check out the IRD’s website or Kāinga Ora for all the information you need.

Sound Living: Reliable, quality builds for first home buyers

CONSTRUCTION STORIES

We are firm supporters of the government’s KiwiBuild initiative. Sound Living wants to help young Kiwis struggling to buy their first homes. We aim for 50-70% of homes in each development to go to KiwiBuild purchasers. And our KiwiBuild homes meet the same high standards as those we sell on the open market.