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Here you’ll find information to help you decide what you’re looking for in a home and how to find it.

 

2. Exploring options

To buy or not to buy?

Before jumping into the real estate market, it’s useful to take a moment to confirm that buying a home is still the best option for you. More...

Where do you want to live?

Location, location, location… some tips for deciding where to look. More...

Types of homes

An overview of the main types of homes in New Zealand.  More...

What do you want in a home?

Information to help you decide what you need in your new home and what you may compromise on so you can weigh up the options. More... 
'What do you want in a home?' checklist (PDF)

How to find a home

Once you’ve decided what you want, how do you find it? Here’s an overview of the most common ways. More...  
Home viewing checklist (PDF)

Ways to buy

Offer and negotiation, auctions, tenders, private sales – what do they all mean? More...

Checking it out

Once you’ve found a home you like, it pays to do an inspection – find out what you need to look for.  More...  
Inspection checklist

Weighing it all up

Some final tips before you decide to make an offer.  More...

John and Angela's home buying story

Hear first hand from people who have been through the home buying process - a great way to find out the best way to buy a home.  More...

Michelle and Ryan's home buying story

Read about a young couple who returned to New Zealand from overseas to find and buy their first home.  More...

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