Average Auckland house deposit may reach $1m by 2045 A warning has surfaced that first-time homebuyers in New Zealand may find it increasingly challenging to afford the down payment for an average-priced home. According to a report shared exclusively with 1News, the Auckland average housing deposit is predicted to reach $1 million by the year 2045. Auckland designer Raph Roake contends that home..

Complex Reality of New Zealand Housing Market: Kiwis share regrets about buying first home Wellington, New Zealand - Some New Zealand citizens who purchased their first homes are currently facing financial crises and regretting their decisions. These stories have become a hot topic on social media, with over 230 people commenting on a post titled, "Do you regret buying your first home?" One user..

Median-income First Home Buyers Struggle to Save for a Deposit It appears that middle-income individuals aiming to purchase their first homes will find it challenging to accumulate the required deposit. According to the Aera Time to Deposit Index report, which is based on research by Aera, middle-income homebuyers face unfavorable conditions when it comes to saving the 20% deposit on the average..