I see the question around the withdrawal of Kiwisaver funds come up time and time again. There's a lot of misinformation about withdrawing your Kiwisaver funds to help buy a property in Australia. This blog will set the record straight! As a NZer residing in Australia you are able to transfer your Kiwisaver funds to an eligible super fund and withdraw some of these funds to put toward the purchase of your first home in Australia. Getting your hands on some Kiwisaver funds can

I have had several enquiries from NZ based Kiwis looking to purchase a property in Australia. They may be wanting to secure a home before they make the move across the ditch. They could be NZ based parents helping their Aussie based kids to secure accommodation, or looking to buy a holiday pad so they can scoot back and forth (and jump on the boom train). It all sounds like it should be a fairly straightforward exercise. After all, Aussies are buying up NZ properties without

Many first home buyers will be aware of the Australian Government's 5% First Home Guarantee Scheme. With as little as 5% deposit (plus applicable stamp duty and fees) first home buyers can get into the market. There used to be restricitive criteria, but the Government has thrown caution to the wind and made it an (almost) free-for-all. Income caps are gone. You can now earn $10 million a year and still qualify for a 5% guarantee. There were restrictive price caps, but these h

***NEWS FLASH*** So, here's the new price caps for the 5% deposit First Home Guarantee Scheme. Gotta say, it's scary ... $1.5m in NSW...

5% Deposit to buy a home? … Yes! It really happens! The big country (ummm … that’s Australia) promises a lot for aspiring Kiwis. Sun,...

So, the big move across the ditch is happening, or you may even be here already. Many Kiwis making the jump across the pond own property...

You will likely be aware that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced the Cash Rate today by 0.25%. The Cash Rate now sits at 3.60% ....

First Home Guarantee for Kiwis! Buying a home in Australia can be a daunting prospect. There are many factors, forms, rules and costs...

Boring, isn't it? The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the current cash rate of 4.35%. The rate hasn't changed...

Most Kiwi home buyers will be aware of the nasty kick in the teeth Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) that punishes you for not having a...

The Bank of Canada (Reserve Bank) has trimmed its Policy Rate by 0.25% to 4.75% It's the first G7 country to cut interest rates in this...

I'm seeing a lot of Kiwis jumping the ditch to a better life in Australia. Many have homes in NZ, and face the decision of whether to...

Casual employment is common in Australia. The pay is (usually) pretty good, the hours are flexible and you can start earning really...

Interest rates have near as dammit peaked around the world. NZ and Australia are both at the top of their rate cycles. NZ is officially...

Median home prices in SE QLD, and what it takes to buy them. Median house price as at 31 Dec 2023 (www.domain.com.au) 20% deposit...

We all know how tough it is for first home buyers, especially those with a low deposit (less than 20%). NZ has it pretty tough with the...

Don't have a 20% deposit and don't want to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance? No problem! Most Healthcare professionals can qualify for an...

The RBNZ is talking tough and the RBA is softening its stance. This means that the Kiwi dollar has rallied against the Aussie. Check out...

Buying a home in Australia can be a pretty daunting process. Sure a lot of the steps are similar to NZ, but there's a whole host of other...

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held the cash rate at 4.35%, as expected. They have however suggested that further rate rises may...