Template: How to submit an offer conditional on due diligence over the holidays
Video Instructions: How to Make an Offer on a Property Over the Holidays 🏡
Read Time: 2-3 minutes
You’re enjoying a well-earned Christmas break when you stumble upon the perfect home at an open house.
But there’s a catch: your mortgage advisor, bank, lawyer, and building inspector are all on holiday.
So, how can you secure the property and protect your interests, despite the seasonal shutdown?
Missing out on securing a property during the holiday break can lead to someone else swooping in and taking it off the market.
This presents two major concerns:
In NZ's sale and purchase agreements, working days between 24 December and 5 January are not counted.
This means any conditions tied to your purchase (like finance or building report) won't start until 6 January 2026.
The stakes are high, as using poorly structured conditions or relying on typical clauses can leave you exposed.
For example, standard clauses like LIM, building reports, and finance often don’t offer enough discretion to cancel if things go south.
We’ve crafted a tailored template for buyers during the holiday season, giving you the ability to make offers confidently and with the right safeguards in place:
To simplify your process, our template guides you step-by-step through filling out your offer, key negotiation points, and protecting yourself legally.
We’ve also included a video tutorial that outlines everything you need to know.
Template: How to submit an offer conditional on due diligence over the holidays
Video Instructions: How to Make an Offer on a Property Over the Holidays 🏡
During the holiday break, make sure you don’t lose out on your dream property.
Our special offer template protects your interests, offering flexibility and control over conditions during the critical post-holiday period.
Unlike standard conditions, our tailored approach gives you the leverage you need to make informed decisions.
