Buying · Porirua
Buying in Porirua, with plain advice from start to finish
Whether it's your first home, somewhere with more room, or something smaller and easier to look after, I'll help you work out what a place is really worth and make an offer you're comfortable with. There's no fee to you.
Finding a home takes more than a listing search
Property websites show you what's for sale. They don't tell you what a place is really worth, what to check before you commit, or how to make an offer that stands up. That's where local knowledge helps.
What things actually sell for
Asking prices and sale prices are two different things. I'll show you what similar homes nearby have sold for, so you know whether a price is fair.
What you're looking at
LIMs, building reports, cross leases, body corporate rules. I'll help you make sense of them before you commit, so there are no expensive surprises.
Getting to know the area
Where the afternoon sun is, where the good walks are, how busy the school run gets. Every Porirua suburb has its own feel, and I'm happy to share what I know.
How we'll find the right place together
You'll always know where things are up to and why, from our first chat through to settlement day.
A first chat
No agenda. We talk about your budget, what matters most in a home, and your timeframe.
Getting ready to buy
Lining up pre-approval and, if it's your first home, your KiwiSaver withdrawal and whether a First Home Loan applies. I can introduce you to a mortgage adviser if you need one.
The search
Finding homes that fit, and being honest about the ones that don't before you fall for them.
Checking it out properly
Making sense of the LIM, building report and title, so you know exactly what you're buying.
Making an offer
Whether it's a negotiation, auction or tender, we'll work out the right price and conditions, then see it through with your lawyer to settlement.
How I'm paid: if you buy a Harcourts listing, Harcourts pays me a share of the commission the seller has already agreed to. If you buy through another agency, I earn nothing from that sale. Either way, there's no fee to you.
Porirua is home
I've lived in Whitby for about twenty years, and Porirua is the community I know and care about. Whether you're buying your first home, making room for a growing family, or moving somewhere smaller, you'll get plain advice, regular updates and honest answers, including the ones you might not want to hear.
A few things worth thinking about before you buy
There's no rush on any of these. They're easier to work through before you start looking, and I'm always happy to talk them over.
What you can comfortably afford
What the bank will lend and what you can live with aren't always the same number. It's worth thinking about rates, insurance and upkeep, not just the mortgage.
New build or existing home
Each has trade-offs on price, deposit, maintenance and timing. It's worth weighing both up before you fall for a showhome.
Knowing your must-haves
Extra bedrooms, a flat section, one level, a school zone. Knowing the few things that matter most before you start keeps the search focused.
Get in Touch
Thinking about buying? Let's have a chat
It costs nothing and there's no pressure. Tell me a bit about what you're looking for, and I'll get back to you.
At your pace
Whether you're buying this month or just starting to think about it, I'm happy to talk it through.
I'll reply myself
Every message comes straight to me, and I usually reply within one business day.
Honest answers
A straight answer on what a property is worth and whether it's right for you, with no sales pitch.
No fee to you
My help costs you nothing.