Companies, agents, banks often say that “navigating the Australian real estate market can be daunting”. But why? Why do they say that, is it just a ploy to make them feel like they are adding value? 

Let’s draw on years of experience NZRelo has in helping 1000’s of Kiwis relocate to Australia and uncover for you the common issues Kiwis find difficult when purchasing home. 

• Australian homes are built different to those in NZ, materials like brick are common, wood is not due to termites, heat. Bug screens, aircons, pools and bore water are common. This makes your due diligence process very different to what you are used to back home.

• Credit scores and credit history in NZ & Australia, they are different. Traditional lending institutions do not understand or provide guidance specific to being a New Zealander who is purchasing in Australia. 

• Over the years countless members of the NZRelo community complain that banking institutions give incorrect criteria and eligibility information to our Kiwis, they tend to not understand our citizenship status. 

• Kiwis buying homes for the first time in Australia end up exposed and vulnerable to whatever they are told, this often ends badly with higher insurance, larger deposits, and multiple lending enquiries made against your credit file. 
  
• Many kiwis want to be able to use their transferred KiwiSaver contributions towards buying their first home in Australia. Not too many agents or institutions are educated in this area, we are and we have all of the information, resources and services available for you. 

Now that you understand how buying a home as a kiwi in Australia can go pear shaped pretty quickly, we are proud to introduce the superstars at Nectar. 

NZRelo spoke to a variety of Australian companies, we wanted to partner with a nationwide, ethical company that can provide a seamless experience for our community of Kiwis looking to buy a home in OZ.

To solve all of the problems our Kiwis face we have partnered with Nectar mortgages and can now provide you with access to over 100 trained and professional brokers who are experts in the Australian property market. 

– Personalized Support & Service: A dedicated custom kiwi home buying focused portal that understands your unique situation. 

– Local Knowledge: With deep expertise in the Australian market, Nectar/NZRelo brokers will guide you through every step of the home-buying process, ensuring you’re informed and confident.

– Streamlined Process: From getting your pre-approval to making an offer, we’re here to simplify the journey, making home Australian ownership a reality for Kiwis.

– Community Custodians: Unlike other home buying processes where you’re all alone with institutions, NZRelo has your back, we put our members first, so while you’re dealing with Nectar you have NZRelo in your corner as well.