Section 72 Consents and Section 74 Title Notice
If you are a first home buyer then you need to be aware of the “Section 74 notice” or a consent granted “under Section 72” during a property purchase. Here at Kiwi First Home Buyers we have partnered with Property Compass to get access to their Property Hazards Reports at a huge 30% discount. (use […]
Client Success: Shared Home Ownership with YouOwn
Today our clients settle on their new home, purchased using a shared home ownership with YouOwn. The shared home ownership with YouOwn enabled them to buy a home that was suitable for them and their family. You see, they have four children and are purchasing in Hamilton. They spoke to their own bank and then […]
The Best Home in 2026 Starts With the Right Home Loan
If you’re dreaming of the best home in 2026, the mortgage behind it matters just as much as the floorplan. This guide unpacks flexible loan features, from offsets to revolving credit, so you can buy confidently and still sleep at night when rates or life change.
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 […]