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Shared Homeownership Scheme: What It Means For First Home Buyers

You might have seen the recent announcement by BNZ about their new shared homeownership scheme. So, what exactly is it and what does it mean for people who are keen to take their first step onto the property ladder? As an Auckland lawfirm specialising in property law and conveyancing, here's our take: BNZ Shared Homeownership Scheme - The Details The BNZ shared home ownership scheme is not dissimilar to homebuying schemes which have been run in the UK and Ireland with success for a number of years. In summary, a first-time buyer teams up with an equity investor to co-purchase a house. The...

18 April, 2019

Foreign Buyer Ban NZ: What Does It Mean For You and the NZ Property Market?

In October last year the foreign buyer ban NZ came into effect and some New Zealanders breathed a sigh of relief, but should they have? Will the foreign buyer ban NZ have any impact on property prices or overseas ownership? ...

31 January, 2019

Buying a property? A property auction – how does it work?

A property auction is a way to sell or buy a property through a process of negotiation open to the public. The intention behind the process of publicly negotiating the price is to ensure the property is bought or sold at its true market value at the time of the auction....

23 October, 2017