Find a home that fits both your plans and your budget. Start with our properties for sale, filter by location and property features, then use open-home times to plan your viewings.
Confirm your deposit, borrowing range and purchase costs with your lender or adviser. Choose a lawyer or conveyancer early so you have someone ready to review the title, agreement and any conditions before you commit. First-home buyers can use Settled’s independent buying guidance alongside advice for their own circumstances.
Ask for the available property documents and read them with your advisers. Check the title and ownership arrangements, council information, building condition, insurance availability and any relevant repair history. With a cross-lease or unit-title property, ask your lawyer about the rights, responsibilities and shared costs that apply.
In Christchurch, request the available earthquake assessment and repair documents and discuss them with your lawyer, inspector, lender and insurer. A recently renovated appearance does not establish what work was completed or approved.
Council property files and flooding and floor-level information are useful research starting points. Check the actual address and obtain property-specific advice; a map or suburb description does not settle the risks for an individual home.
Confirm the sale method, deadline and whether earlier offers may be considered. Register your interest with the listing salesperson so they can keep you informed of changes. Ask your lawyer to explain the agreement and the conditions you need. For auctions, complete finance and property checks before bidding: read our auction preparation guide.
Once you have an agreement, work with your lawyer and lender on conditions, deposit, settlement arrangements and the pre-settlement inspection. Confirm the agreed chattels and any questions about the property before settlement day.
For viewings, documents or a question about a listing, contact the team or call 03 386 0311. Comparing an investment purchase? Read our rental yield explanation and seek current rent advice from the managing service.