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How We Bought Our First Home With Just 5% Deposit | Episode 505

They thought they weren’t ready to buy a home - until one conversation changed everything.

In this episode, we follow Harsh and Hiral's first home buying journey, from budgeting struggles and saving a 5% deposit to navigating pre-approvals, real estate agents, failed offers, due diligence, KiwiSaver withdrawals, and ultimately securing their first home in Auckland.

Next Steps: Thinking about buying your first home but not sure where to start? Speak to the Lighthouse Mortgages team today and get a clear plan to understand your borrowing power, budget, and next steps.

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