Basecamp
Every guide and checklist we use to get first home buyers from their first offer to the front door. Free to use. Plain English. Gear up here before the climb.
Buying your first home is the biggest purchase of your life. It shouldn't feel like guesswork.
Every guide and checklist we use to get first home buyers from their first offer to the front door. Free to use. Plain English. Gear up here before the climb.
prep for the climb
Lay the groundwork for a confident home purchase
POTENTIAL HOMES & PROGRESS
Move through every decision with expert legal guidance
PEAK SUMMITED
Reach settlement with confidence and peace of mind
the
3 Ps
The 3 Ps of Working with HouseMe Legal
The whole climb on one page. Three stages, and where a lawyer actually earns their keep.
Pre-Offer Assistance
The 5-Step Buying Process
A practical five-step walkthrough for preparing and submitting your first property offer with confidence.
Open Home Checklist
What to inspect at an open home, record for later, and check again before settlement.
How to Make an Offer
Understand the price, conditions, deposit and settlement details before your offer is submitted.
Auction Checklist
A winning bid is unconditional. Everything to sort before you raise your hand.
Due Diligence
Home Ownership
Welcome to Settlement Day
What actually happens on the day the house becomes yours.
The Final Week: From Inspection to Keys
What to organise in the final days, including your inspection, funds, loan documents and key handover.
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Without Angus we simply wouldn't have got the house we are in today. He helped us navigate an ultra-competitive market and helped us secure a house within our budget that we have loved raising a family in.
Te Atatu, Auckland
Angus is the best in the business... we 100% recommend him to anyone buying their first home!
Birkdale, Auckland
Angus made my partner and I feel comfortable and informed from our first interaction with HouseMe Legal. I would highly recommend anyone looking to enter the property market working with Angus for an enjoyable and personable experience!
Avondale, Auckland