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What is a sale and purchase agreement and what should I be looking for?

The agreement for sale and purchase we will receive will have all of your conditions: finance, builder’s, LIM report, maybe due diligence. So, we need to go through that, make sure that we meet those conditions within the timeframe that’s in that agreement. Learn more…

Purchasing a Home: Agreement Conditions

Selling a Home: Agreement Conditions

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How do I apply for my KiwiSaver withdrawal?

If you’ve been a contributor to KiwiSaver for 3 years or more, you’re eligible to withdraw your KiwiSaver funds for your first home purchase. You can use these funds for a deposit, or you can use them at settlement. Learn more…

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How do I get a HomeStart grant when buying a home?

If you’ve been contributing to KiwiSaver for three years or more, you may also be eligible for the KiwiSaver HomeStart grant. This is an amount of up to $10,000 depending on whether you are buying an existing home, a brand-new home, or land. Learn more…

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I’m not a first home buyer. Can I still use my KiwiSaver for buying a home?

Even if you’ve owned a home previously, you may still be eligible for a second chance withdrawal of your KiwiSaver contributions. Learn more…

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I’m thinking of purchasing property, where do I start?

If you’re looking at purchasing a property, whether you’re a first home buyer or you’ve purchased a property before and you have a property to sell, it’s a really good idea to get yourself in a position first of all, before you start looking. Learn more…

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What is the settlement process when buying property?

We keep you updated throughout the whole settlement process, informing you of your right to a pre-settlement inspection, providing you statements of account and completing settlement for you on your behalf. Learn more…

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What do I need to know before selling property?

If you’re looking at placing your property on the market for sale, you may want to sell privately or through a real estate agent. Either way, you will need a sale and purchase agreement, and it’s a good idea to get somebody who knows the ins and outs of that agreement to look at it before you sell. Learn more…

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What can I expect during the sale process?

If you’re looking at selling property, our Conveyancing Practitioners help take care of that process. Once you’ve signed your agreement with the purchasers, we will liason with their conveyancer, keep you updated with the progress of your conditions and proceeding to settlement as well as manage any mortgage repayments you may have. Learn more…

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What is the settlement process when selling property?

We help you manage your settlement by keeping you informed of your responsibilities as a vendor, inform the purchaser’s solicitor of our undertakings and making the necessary payments to your bank (if you have a mortgage), to the council, and your water provider. Learn more…