Helping Auckland families find, fund and fit out a home.
Houses coming up within the community, a calculator for first buyers, trade pricing, and people to talk to. Everything here is for members only.
Off-market first
Members list houses here before they go to an agent. Filter by area, bedrooms, price and condition.
One place to ask
Post a question on the group chat and get answers from people who have bought, built or renovated recently.
Trade pricing
Member trades and suppliers offering community rates on building, joinery, flooring, electrical and more.
Someone to talk to
Buying a house is a big call. The support line is for the serious conversations, in confidence.
Properties for sale
On-market and off-market homes from within the community. Off-market means the owner is open to a sale but hasn't listed publicly yet.
Got a house to list? Email the housing team with the address, asking price and a few photos. Off-market listings stay members-only.
Rentals
Rooms, flats and family homes available to rent from members. Good for young couples and families between houses.
Door-knock requests
Seen a street you'd like to live on? Tell us the area and how many houses to approach, and we'll arrange for an agent to knock on doors on your behalf.
Auction help
Auctions move fast and it's easy to overpay. Members who have been through it can bid with you or for you.
Before the day
Set a walk-away price with someone independent. Get the LIM and builder's report read by a second pair of eyes. Confirm finance is unconditional.
On the day
An experienced member attends with you or bids on your instruction. You agree the limit in writing beforehand; they don't go past it.
Affordability calculator
A rough guide for young buyers. Banks assess differently, so treat this as a starting point, not a pre-approval.
Estimated repayments
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per week
- Per fortnight
- Per month
- Loan amount
- Deposit
- Repayments as share of gross income
- Total interest over term
Excludes rates, insurance and maintenance. Budget another $150–$250 a week for those on a typical Auckland house.
Funding request
Anonymous. Only the housing trustees see what you write. Use it if a deposit shortfall, bridging gap or hardship is standing between you and a home.
First home buyers
Working in a family business can make a bank application harder than it should be. This is where to start.
Wages and pay slips
Banks want two to three years of consistent, documented income. If you're paid through the business, get a proper payroll set up now, with PAYE and regular pay slips. Cash or irregular drawings count for little.
KiwiSaver
Three years of contributions unlocks a first home withdrawal. If you're not in it, join today; the employer match is free deposit.
First Home Loan
Low-deposit lending backed by Kāinga Ora for buyers under the income caps. Worth checking whether you qualify before assuming you need 20%.
Ask the business owners
Several members employ young people and have been through this with staff. Post on the group chat or use the support line to be connected with one.
Checklist for the bank: 3 months of bank statements, 3 recent pay slips, IRD income summary, KiwiSaver balance, ID, and a written record of any gifted deposit.
Trade centre
Members in the trades and building supply, offering community pricing. Request a quote and they'll come back to you directly.
| Trade | Member | Area | Community rate |
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New build benchmarks
What members have actually paid for recent builds in Auckland. Use it to sanity-check a quote before you sign.
| Build | Area | Size | Completed | Cost per m² | Total |
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Build cost only. Add land, council and consent fees, driveway, landscaping and fencing – typically another $80k–$150k.
Ask the group
Post a question. Members who know the answer reply here so everyone learns. Same idea as the food chat.
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Your Friendly Local Advisors
The people behind the portal. Grab any of them at the hall or send a message through the support line.
Jed Simmons
Marcus Win
Support line
For the serious conversations – whether to buy at all, what you can really afford, pressure from a vendor or agent, or a purchase that's gone wrong. Confidential.
Call or text
021 000 0000
Weekdays 7am–9pm, Saturdays 9am–5pm. If no one picks up, text and someone will call back the same day.
Who answers
A small group of members with experience in property, lending and family finance. Nothing you say goes further without your say-so.