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Buying a house in NZ: first home buyer steps

One clear step at a time. Open any stage for practical context, or mark it complete when you’re ready to move on. Before you set a budget, it helps to know the current median house prices in NZ and to run your numbers in the first home calculator.

Find out the maximum a bank is likely to lend you based on your income, debts and current interest rates. It's an estimate, not a commitment — but it sets the ceiling for what you can shop for.

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