Different types of tenancies

Different types of tenancies

How can I own a property with another person? Different types of tenancies When buying a property in your personal name with someone else there are two different ways to own it – ‘Joint Tenants’ or ‘Tenants in Common’. So, what do these terms mean, and what’s the...
Kiwi Saver Home Start Grant

Kiwi Saver Home Start Grant

If you have been contributing to Kiwisaver for over 3 years you may be entitled to a HomeStart Grant administered by Housing New Zealand. Grant values vary according to whether you’re purchasing an existing home (maximum $5,000 per eligible member, capped at max $10,000 per dwelling) or building or purchasing a new home (maximum $10,000 per eligible member, capped at $20,000 per dwelling).   If you are looking at a recently built home it must have a CCC of 6 months or less.