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Smashed Avo to Smashed Goals | Workbook

The Fun and Easy Way to Buy Your First Home
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    Don't worry if you're not sure, that's why we're here! Let's start with an average house price of about $600,000
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    Refer to the 'Smashed Avo to Smashed Goals' book for all the positives and negatives of buying with different groups.
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    How much do you have in Savings?
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    Have you been in KiwiSaver for 3 years or more?
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    How much do you have in your KiwiSaver?
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    Let's check your eligibility - The Kāinga Ora criteria is: • Earn under the income threshold of $95K for an individual, $150K for an individual with 1 or more dependents, or $150K for a couple or joint ownership scenario, regardless of how many dependents you have. • Be a permanent resident of New Zealand with no visa travel conditions, or a New Zealand citizen. • Have contributed to KiwiSaver for at least 3 years. • Have at least 5% deposit in total. • Live in the house you buy for at least 6 months. • Meet the House Price caps for your region. To check the price cap in your area, click here. Do you meet this criteria?
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    If you meet these conditions, then you could be eligible for the First Home Grant of $3,000 to $5,000! To apply for your First Home Grant, click here for the application form.
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    Have you received any gifting or a loan from family to contribute to your deposit? This can be money from parents, grandparents, inheritance, funds borrowed from family, funds borrowed from family trust etc.
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    How much have you received in gifting or family loan?
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    Congratulations, you've made it!

    You now have a 20% deposit for your first home.

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    You currently have less than a 20% deposit.

    Please refer to the section in the book 'When You Have Less Than a 20% Deposit' for some tips and tricks in this space.

    We will guide you through the process to give you the best chance of approval as the bank criteria is more specific here.

    This will depend on your situation, which bank you’re currently with, if you meet the criteria for a First Home Loan, KiwiSaver and First Home Grant, and your savings history, income, and credit.

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    e.g. health insurance, life insurance, contents insurance
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    Lawyers are a wonderful bunch. Most of them are great people who are masters of the language of law, and who enjoy deciphering and translating this language for others.
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    No stress!

    We work on a daily basis with some great Lawyers & Solicitors. We can provide a recommendation for one in your area.

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    A good agent will know their local market and be able to help negotiate a sale price for you. It’s best to find an agent you trust and get along with well.
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    No stress!

    We can provide a recommendation for an excellent Real Estate Agent in your area.

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    This is the person who will have a look at the property you’re buying and confirm if it’s sound - if the roof is watertight, the cladding is in good condition, the floor and joints are doing what they should do.
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    No stress!

    It’s generally not a requirement from a bank to have an official report. However, remember this is your chance to make sure the property is as you expect, so it’s definitely good practice.

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    If you’re self-employed, run your own business, or are involved in a larger business with shareholdings or as a director, your accountant will be an integral part of your team.
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    No stress!

    For many wage and salary earners, producing a statement on income and tax position is relatively simple.

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    e.g. buy a house, renovations, building a home, purchasing an investment property, tying the knot, starting a family, job change, starting up a business, receiving an inheritance.
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    Table Loan, Fixed Interest Rate Loans, Floating Rate (or Variable Rate), Offset Loan, Interest-Only, Revolving Credit
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    Table Loan, Fixed Interest Rate Loans, Floating Rate (or Variable Rate), Offset Loan, Interest-Only, Revolving Credit
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