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Property due diligence in NZ: what to check before you buy

Understanding this essential step in your property journey.

8 August 2025
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When is the next OCR announcement in NZ?

The Official Cash Rate can affect your interest rates so it’s always good to know when it may change.

6 August 2025| 3 min read
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Tools to help you find your dream home

Buying property in New Zealand? These handy tools will help make the journey smoother.

9 July 2025

First home buyers

Buying guide
The complete beginner's guide to buying a house in New Zealand

Your 7-step guide to buying a house with clarity and confidence

9 July 2025 | 4 min read
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From bankruptcy to homeownership
4 March 2025 | 5 min read
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Meet these Wellington first home buyers
16 April 2025 | 4 min read
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From redundancy to home ownership in less than a year
9 September 2024 | 5 min read
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7 first home buyer mistakes that could cost you thousands (and how to avoid them)
3 min read
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Breaking the rental cycle — a real rent-to-own story

How Holly secured a home for her whānau through Habitat for Humanity’s rent-to-own programme

4 March 2025 | 5 min read
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First-home buyers move from Christchurch to buy a $340,000 home in Greymouth
4 March 2025 | 5 min read
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10 stages to secure your home purchase
13 November 2024 | 7 min read
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Our home buying checklist – what to do when
11 November 2024 | 5 min read
Buying guide
38 NZ real estate terms you should know
9 July 2025 | 7 min read

Preparing to buy

Buying guide
Where are the cheapest houses in NZ?

Looking for a cheap house? We’ve scoured the country to find the cheapest place to buy a house in Aotearoa New Zealand.

8 July 2025 | 3 min read
Buying guide
Tools to help you find your dream home
2 min read
Buying guide
Property Insights with Trade Me
2 min read
Buying guide
Buying off the plan: 15 things you need to know
23 April 2025 | 7 min read
Buying guide
The 15 best places to live in New Zealand
7 November 2024 | 7 min read
Buying guide
What to look for at an open home

Check out our open home tips for buyers.

8 min read
Buying guide
How to use Trade Me Property like a pro
23 April 2025 | 4 min read
Buying guide
What does the ‘Listed' date mean on Trade Me Property?
9 July 2025 | 2 min read
Buying guide
Viewing an open home
20 March 2025 | 4 min read
Buying guide
Doing your homework before buying a home
27 March 2025 | 5 min read

Building your deposit

Buying guide
NZ government help for first home buyers (2025)

Need a hand from the man?

8 March 2025 | 4 min read
Buying guide
Getting financial support for buying your first home in New Zealand
27 May 2024 | 6 min read
Buying guide
How much do you need for a house deposit in New Zealand?
7 November 2024 | 7 min read
Buying guide
How your credit score can impact buying a house in New Zealand
16 April 2025 | 5 min read
Buying guide
How much deposit do I need to buy an investment property?
20 December 2023 | 5 min read
Buying guide
How much deposit do first home buyers need?

It may seem like you’ve got a mountain to climb, but with a little help it’s possible

27 May 2024 | 4 min read
Feature article
Where will your deposit come from?
18 September 2024 | 8 min read
Buying guide
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a house?
17 December 2024 | 5 min read
Buying guide
Kiwisaver withdrawal rules: A complete guide
17 December 2024 | 5 min read
Buying guide
Rent to own: The first time buyers guide
24 June 2025 | 5 min read

Mortgages and loans

The ultimate guide to mortgages and home loans in New Zealand (2025 edition)

Overwhelmed by the thought of getting a mortgage? We've got you covered.

Buying guide
NZ home loans: A guide to your options
16 April 2025 | 4 min read
Buying guide
Mortgage brokers vs banks: what’s best for you?
23 April 2025 | 3 min read
Buying guide
When is the next OCR announcement in NZ?
6 August 2025 | 3 min read
Feature article
To float or fix long (or short)?
10 April 2025 | 5 min read
Buying guide
Low deposit home loans: how to buy your first home sooner

Got less than 20%? No worries.

8 March 2025 | 5 min read
Buying guide
Home loan cash back: a guide for home buyers & refinancers
8 March 2025 | 4 min read
Buying guide
Guide: using equity to buy a second property, renovate, or invest
3 February 2025 | 5 min read
Buying guide
Mortgage Calculator
1 min read
Buying guide
When will interest rates drop?
20 December 2024 | 5 min read

Finding the right home

Buying guide
Learning about problem building materials

Thinking of buying a house? Settled.co.nz break down the hidden dangers of problem building materials.

22 April 2025 | 3 min read
Discover
Buyer finds dream home before ready to sell, agent makes it happen
10 September 2024 | 5 min read
Feature article
Multigenerational living: Everything you need to know
3 September 2024 | 15 min read
Buying guide
Asbestos removal: A property owner’s guide
10 July 2024 | 3 min read
Buying guide
What to look for at an open home
8 min read
Buying guide
Tips for buying a tiny home and how they’re evolving

We talk to those living the dream and find out the latest tiny home design trends.

15 July 2025 | 3 min read
Buying guide
Tips for buying off-plan in the current market
5 min read
Buying guide
What features to prize in a character apartment
4 min read
Buying guide
Should I buy a home with roughcast cladding? Reasons to think twice
13 May 2024 | 4 min read
Buying guide
What to look for in a neighbourhood when buying a house in NZ
27 October 2024 | 3 min read

Latest News

News
Wellington Rents Drop to Lowest Since 2022

Rental Price Index - June 2025

10 July 2025

News
OCR on hold, probably only temporarily

OCR updates and insights from Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson.

9 July 2025

News
House prices hit nine month low in June

Property Pulse Report - June 2025

8 July 2025

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