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Mortgage sales NZ: What buyers need to know

Is it an opportunity or a risk?

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 6 May 2026 | 4 min read

What is a mortgagee sale?

How are mortgagee sales different for buyers?

The good

The bad

Make sure you get good advice from a lawyer with experience in mortgagee sales if you're buying one.

How to protect yourself when buying at a mortgagee sale

You can specifically search for mortgagee sales on TradeMe - just use the keyword function.

Buyer beware

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