There's no way to sugarcoat this — it has probably never been tougher to be a first-home buyer in Aotearoa than now. But there are grounds for cautious optimism. We believe building quality apartments in desirable neighbourhoods not a million miles from town provides people with a relatively affordable option. We have also contributed with a number of KiwiBuild developments. You'll find no real estate spin in this section — just practical, candid and (we hope) helpful advice.
It’s frustrating and can seem invasive, but banks are running an ever-closer rule over the spending patterns of home loan applicants.