Te whai whare / Guide to buying a home

Guide to buying a home

We’ve put together a guide to show you what you need to do and when to do it so you can navigate your journey with mana and confidence.

step 1 starting out 1. Starting out

Think about your long-term goals and sort out your savings plan and budget.

step 2 preparing and applying 2. Preparing and applying

Learn how much you could borrow, build your deposit and understand the home loan process.

step 3 searching 3. Searching

Discover everything you need to know about house hunting and get tools to find the home that’s right for you.

step 4 buying 4. Buying

Navigate the process of buying your first home, learn about different offers and sales methods and work towards making your first offer.

step 5 settling v2 5. Settling

Find out what happens on settlement day and everything you need to do to prepare for owning your first home.