If you are looking to buy your first home, there are many things to think about, and getting answers to your questions can often involve searching a number of different websites, and even then not knowing if you can trust the information that is provided.
One of our Financial Mentors here at BSNC recommends the First Home Buyers Club website to their clients: https://www.thefirsthomebuyersclub.co.nz/ While it is called a club, it is free to join and the information provided is very thorough; covering topics like deposits, government assistance, interest rates, mortgages, checklists for the buying process, insurance, budgeting tools, and much more!
If you want specific information regarding the support offered through the NZ Government’s Kāinga Ora Home Ownership programme – their own website is a great place to start: https://kaingaora.govt.nz/home-ownership/ Also check out their Contact Us page which provides an online contact form you can complete to ask your own questions. Kāinga Ora offices are also throughout NZ, with two based in Christchurch – in Papanui and Sydenham (these are the closest offices to for our Waimakariri and Hurunui communities).
If you would like help with the house buying process, please contact BSNC. Our services are free and totally confidential, and you’ll always work with a fully qualified Financial Mentor. Get in touch today to see how we can help…