FirstHomeCoach app for iPhone and iPad

Let the FirstHomeCoach app guide you on your home buying journey. From creating a property plan, setting your savings goal, trying out different buying scenarios and keeping track of your progress, this app covers every step you’ll need to take as a first time buyer.

With a wealth of tools and features to help you get more prepared, FirstHomeCoach will assist you in working out how much you can afford to borrow, how to best save up your deposit, who you will need in your home buying team, and much more.

- The Digital Coach will become your best buddy taking you on a series of missions to ensure you’re ready to buy when the time comes.

- The Checklist is packed with all the key missions you need to complete and guides you on how to get them done.

- The Knowledge library is the place to go to read up-to-date and jargon-free articles that will answer all your questions about the buying process.

- The Dashboard is your one-stop-shop for a quick overview of your progress and latest home buying insight.

- My Team is where we will help you build and bring together your home-buying team with trusted partners you can request an introduction to.

- House Hunting is where you will find all the latest first home buyer properties our partners are currently building right across New Zealand.

Use FirstHomeCoach to:

* Stay on top of your home buying to-do list: Progress through the Checklist and tick each mission off as you go.

* Work out your home buying budget: Try out different buying scenarios to see when you’ll be able to buy and how much you need to save each month.

* Unlock free money: Find out which first home buyer programmes you might be eligible for to help you get on the ladder sooner.

* Get answers to all your questions about the home buying process: Read the easy to understand articles in the Knowledge library and share them with your friends.

* Discover how much money lenders are willing to let you borrow to buy a property: Apply for a mortgage pre-approval.

* Find the mortgage that’s right for you: Connect with trusted, fee-free mortgage advisers.

* Understand your creditworthiness: Check your Credit Simple credit score for free.

* Build your team of professionals that will help you get into your first home

* Get first-hand insights from recent homeowners: Read the First Home Stories blog series.

* And more…