Buying guide
First home buyers grant is no more: 7 other ways to get help
The NZ government grant for first home buyers is no longer available, but there are other options out there
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With the First Home Buyers Grant no longer available, several other pathways exist to help you buy your first home.
Key support options include:
- The Kāinga Ora First Home Loan, which allows for a 5% deposit.
- KiwiSaver First Home Withdrawal.
- Shared equity or rent to own schemes.
- The LVR new build exemption, potentially allowing a 10% deposit.
- Guarantor loans and special bank offers like cash-back or discounted rates.
Consulting a mortgage broker early can help you explore these valuable alternatives.
1. The Kāinga Ora First Home Loan
2. Rent to own schemes
3. Shared equity home ownership
There's still help available for getting into your first home.
4. Kiwisaver First Home Withdrawal
5. The LVR new build exemption
6. Guarantor loans
Getting the right help can make all the difference when you're buying your first home.
7. First home buyer loan offers
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