SBS FirstHome Combo Proves Popular

If you are a first home buyer and are wanting the most competitive package, then it would be hard to beat the FirstHome Combo from SBS. The FirstHome Combo is only available to first home buyers, but it’s open to anyone that is eligible to the Kainga Ora First Home Loans too. That means you […]
Rent to Buy versus Shared Home Ownership

You may have heard about rent to buy, but have you compared it to shared home ownership? Shared home ownership with YouOwn offers a unique and potentially more beneficial alternative to traditional rent-to-buy arrangements. Let’s take a closer look at why shared home ownership might be a better option, and we also address some of […]
A Shared Home Ownership Story (True Story)

We talk about the shared home ownership scheme being an alternative way to help first home buyers get into their own homes. It’s not always going to be the best option, but in some cases it may be the only viable option – and it’s better than not buying at all. This is a real […]
What Is The Kainga Ora First Home Loan?

To be honest, it’s a little bit confusing as many people think that it’s actually Kainga Ora that are providing the First Home Loan. But that’s not the case – the home loan is actually provided by one of the banks that are signed up for this program. Now, I do say one of the […]