Buying a house, apartment or a rental property

Learn about the house buying process. Work out what you can afford before you start looking at properties.

Before you start house hunting

If you’re thinking about buying you need to think about your goals and finances.

Thinking of buying

Buying your first home

Buying a home can be a complicated process, especially when you have not bought one before.

Understand the house buying process

If you’re buying your first home, you may be able to get government help.

Financial help to buy your first home

If you’re from overseas

There are rules for buying or building residential property in New Zealand.

Check if you can buy or build in NZ

Checks to do before you buy

Making an offer

Buying a rental or investment property

Problems with real estate agents

Who to contact for more help

If you need more help or have questions about the information or services on this page, contact one of the following agencies.

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