Legal Services for First Home Buyers

First Home Buyer Legal Advice, Step by Step

We walk beside you through the whole journey, in the order it actually happens.

Before You Sign

We review your sale and purchase agreement for free before you sign, checking your finance, building report and title conditions are in place. Never feel pushed to sign on the spot; a quick pre-signing review is your safety net, at no cost.

Understanding Due Diligence

We explain your LIM, property file and title in everyday language, including what an easement or a cross-lease actually means for daily life in your new home. We also help you line up the right conditions, like a builder’s report, a finance clause and any other checks that matter.

Using Your KiwiSaver

We manage your KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal and the solicitor certificates it needs. Providers can take up to three weeks, so we start early to keep your settlement on track.

Kainga Ora First Home Loan

If you are using the First Home Loan low-deposit scheme, we handle the legal paperwork with your participating bank.

Buying With Family or Friends

Is the Bank of Mum and Dad helping? Or are you buying with a partner, sibling or friend? We sort deeds of gift and co-ownership agreements, so everyone is protected.

Why First Home Buyers Choose Us

You will never be charged by the minute for a simple question. Our first home conveyancing is fixed-fee, friendly and jargon-free, and we handle the pressure points for you, like an agent pushing you to sign, or a KiwiSaver deadline sneaking up. With 3,500+ matters completed and 200+ five-star Google reviews, plenty of first-home buyers have reached that keys-in-hand moment with us.

One quick note on grants. The Kainga Ora First Home Grant has been discontinued. The First Home Loan and the KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal are still available, and we will help you use them.

FAQ

First Home Buyer Conveyancing FAQs

Do I really need a lawyer to buy my first home?

Yes. A lawyer reviews your contract before you sign, handles your KiwiSaver and manages settlement, so a costly mistake does not slip through on the biggest purchase of your life.

When should I talk to a first home buyer lawyer?

As soon as you are house-hunting seriously, and definitely before you sign or bid. Early advice is free of stress and full of value.

How does the KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal work?

You apply through your provider, who can take 10 to 15 working days to release the funds. We prepare the solicitor certificate and time it around your settlement.

Can I still get the First Home Grant?

No, the First Home Grant has been discontinued. The First Home Loan and the KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal are still active, and we can help you use both.

How much does a first home buyer lawyer cost?

We work on a fixed fee, agreed upfront, so you know the cost before you start. Ask for a free estimate and we will send it within two hours.

What is the difference between a conveyancer and a lawyer?

A conveyancer handles the standard paperwork. A lawyer can also spot and fix legal problems in the contract or title, which is reassuring on your first and biggest purchase.

Can you help if my parents are gifting me a deposit?

Yes. When family help with a deposit, we prepare a deed of gift or a co-ownership agreement, so everyone is clear and protected.

Buying an investment rather than your first home? We also handle general residential conveyancing and property due diligence in Auckland. As your property law firm in Auckland, we cover every stage of ownership.

Get a Fixed-Fee Quote

Found a place, or just getting started? Talk to a first home buyer lawyer in Auckland today. Call 09 522 8810 or send an enquiry for your free fixed-fee quote.

Get a fixed-fee quote Call 09 522 8810

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