First Home Buyers Club Blog

No doubt 2024 is set to be another interesting year for first home buyers seeking to get into their first home.  Generally experts are predicting that house prices are set to rise in 2024.  With interest rates predicted to fall, this provides an opportunity for first home buyers to get on the property ladder.  Our suggestion for first home buyers is to work on areas that help them get closer to being ready for a home loan pre-approval.

So here are our 3 tips to help you get closer to your goal of owning your first home:

Living in a high-cost environment can be challenging, but with the right strategies you can still save money and thrive. In this blog we will explore some effective tips for saving money when the cost of living is high.

No doubt 2023 is set to be another interesting year for first home buyers seeking to get into their first home.  Generally experts are predicting that the subdued housing market conditions are likely to continue.  Our suggestion for first home buyers is to work on areas that help them get closer to being ready for a home loan pre-approval.

So here are our 3 tips to help you get closer to your goal of owning your first home:

What is good bank account conduct?

One of our Tips For Getting A Yes To Pre-Approval is to show consistently good bank account conduct.  Keeping your bank account in good order is often not considered by first home buyers when preparing to get a pre-approval.

The First Home Loan & Grant caps have been lifted.

The 2022 Budget announcement saw some major changes to Government assistance for first home buyers.  The changes will make it possible for more first home buyers to access the First Home Grant to put towards their deposit and be eligible for a 5% deposit using the First Home Loan.

What Should You Be Looking For When Buying An Apartment Off The Plans?

In New Zealand, particularly Auckland, the growing population and rising house prices have resulted in apartment living becoming an appealing and more realistic option for many first home buyers.  Any property purchase is a big decision but buying an apartment off the plans doesn’t need to be a stressful process.

Do You Pass The Debt Servicing Test?

Borrowing at the moment isn’t easy and a lot of this comes down to bank credit policy in this market and their appetite to lend. Credit policy varies across banks, however, in most respects, they remain very similar.  This article helps to explain the importance of debt servicing when applying for your first home loan.

What To Do When You're Swimming In Debt - The Top 6 Tips.

Here at The First Home Buyer's Club, we get excited about helping first home buyers through the process of purchasing their first home.  But often, this excitement is hit with a dose of reality when we discover the amount of debt they have on board.