NZ first home buyers over 80% are screwed

[brokerman]

Nothing to do with lenders, all to do with a government and reserve bank meddling and having 'unintended consequences'.

https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/40503...2gICYwj5UbfCQg...

[Maxi]

Im trying to by my first property, unfortunately prices gone up so quickly which means getting harder for me get into the property. I am browsing through the trade me and I found some cheaper houses in Meremere. They're not in the best condition but I am thinking of doing a bit renovation to add a of...

[LeanneS]

I am speaking with a tenant who is keen to buy the house they are renting. They have pretty low income but the landlord is somewhat flexible.

Does anyone here know of a mortgage broker who specialises in low income mortgages?...

[MrSAM]

Hi folks, long time lurker first time poster, Hope you can help me out here.

I've been looking at buying my first home in Christchurch for a wee while now, fortunately or otherwise I've only just managed to get all my ducks in a row and now is really the best time so far for me (financially)...

[Anita]

Our son starts working soon & looking purchasing first Home with mortgage, a standard standalone freehold property through REA in Chirstchurch and no kiwisaver or first Home grants proceedings. He may to live there to start with some flatmates first few yrs.

QS:

A) Would...

[chcpharm]

How to invest my time and money?

To begin this I will give some background, I am in the fortunate position to have enough in my kiwi saver and in personal savings account to be able to apply for the full amount of a Kainga Ora first home grant in Christchurch city ($500,000 on 5% deposit)....

[ange123]

Hi

So I currently live in Australia but I'm from NZ. I'm buying property in NZ off a family member but I am not able to use my kiwisaver or get the first home owners grant as I am a tax resident of Australia so technically an overseas buyer.

I have been told maybe I can get...

[orkayl]

Hi, any tips in what should I be looking for in a first home buy/Investment my budget below 650-680k.
We intend to live in it and add value to the house in the future.
Hopefully to get a 3 bed room house at least.
Any recommended in location with good growth in Auckland with that...

[Dynamic]

Hi Everyone,

First off, let me say this forum is awesome. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience available and I've learnt quite a bit just by reading older posts these last few weeks. I've had a search but there is nothing available in regards to first home buyers that are purchasing...

[Elianametrics]

Steps and procedure to invest in property located at Queensland?

[seith_1031]

Hi all, hope I posted on the right place.

I would like to get insights here about our predicament. We have bought a brand new house in Takanini in April. The frame was up then so we figured out that there would be no problem with the vendors completing the build.

Agent represented...

[Rhonny_g]

Hi all, I'm a first time poster (and first time buyer), currently renting in Auckland but looking at moving out of the big smoke and purchasing in Whangarei.

After doing some research, it seems that Whangarei (much to my surprise) might be the next up-and-coming place for growth and...

[evaluate]

Hello,

Need some advice on a property "737 te atatu peninsula" (not yet advertised on the market), me and wife both works in city .. and have been looking to get our first property for quite sometime.. most of the auctions we were out bid . The current CV on this property is...

[Jackblack]

Hi all. Just after a few tips in regards to buying my first investment property. Property Investment is something I have always wanted to get into since before I can remember. I have saved between $70K-$80K to put into an investment property, I am in my early 20's and I have saved very hard since the...

[JamieC]

Hi Guys,

I've spent the couple weeks trawling through these forums. I've been trying to learn more about property for a long time and this is by far the best resource I have come across. Great to see how generous people are with their time and knowledge.

I just though I would...