Buying guide
Everything you need to know about home loan deposits in New Zealand
Your straightforward guide to home loan deposits in Aotearoa.
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What you'll learn
How much deposit is needed to buy a house in NZ?
| Region | Average asking price | Deposit needed (20%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Auckland | $1,006,000 | $1,006,000 | $201,000 | $201,000 |
| Wellington | Wellington | $788,000 | $788,000 | $158,000 | $158,000 |
| Canterbury | Canterbury | $698,000 | $698,000 | $140,000 | $140,000 |
Most home deposits are around 20% of the property's asking price.
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