Navigating the Challenges and Rewards of Home Construction in Today's Market

That Home Loan Hub · Sep 2, 2025 · 8m · transcript

Building your dream home shouldn't keep you up at night, yet for many Kiwis, the prospect has become increasingly daunting. With construction costs soaring and over 1,100 building companies folding in just two years, the anxiety is understandable. However, as we explore in this candid discussion, building remains a viable and rewarding path for those properly prepared.

For homeowners with different circumstances, various financing strategies can make building achievable. Those fortunate enough to own land outright with strong incomes can access traditional bank financing with relative ease…