Give your savings efforts a boost with these tips & find out how the KiwiSaver withdrawal for the first home buyers, first home buyers deposit subsidy, gifting & family equity loans can get you closer to owning your home!

Apply with confidence - everything you need to know about applying for a loan, loan documents and credit checks. Give the bank an application they can't refuse!

Be one step ahead - go house-hunting armed with the right questions, an understanding of land types, different sale options & a comprehensive inspection checklist.

Make offers like a pro! See sample sale and purchase agreements and use our sale and purchase guide for hassle-free agreements.

Might sound scary but it doesn't have to be! Understand your role & ensure you get all the boxes ticked when it comes to inspection reports, registered valuations, LIMS (yikes, what's that?) & certificates of title.

Create a home loan structure that works for you. The ins & outs of trusts, companies & joint tenancy. Fix or float? Understand terms of loans, interest rates & repayments.

Cautious about the commitment? Before you sign on the dotted line, understand the often mystifying world of mortgages and what it means for you.

Yay - It's moving day! Pull off a smooth operation with this checklist of tasks, suppliers and helpful service providers to help get you settled in your new home sweet home!