Helpful Tips for First Home Buyers

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Fletcher Living | 24 March 2025

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Buying your first home doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. At Fletcher Living, we believe in making the journey to homeownership as straightforward as possible.

That's why we recently hosted a First Home Buyer Information Evening at our Penrose Head Office. The event featured a series of expert speakers who provided invaluable advice and insights for first-time buyers.

If you couldn't attend, don't worry! We've got you covered with a recap of each speaker's presentation, ensuring you don't miss out on any of the helpful tips shared during the evening.

Brad Olsen, Economist - CE Infometrics

Brad Olsen is the Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics and is one of New Zealand’s leading economic commentators across TV, radio, and print media.

With extensive networks across New Zealand’s business, media, community, and social sectors, Brad brings together a variety of influential views, data, and emerging trends to inform and advise key decision makers and the public across New Zealand so they can make better informed decisions.

Sandy Donaldson, Special Counsel - Simpson Grierson

Sandy specialises in property law and property development (from small scale residential subdivisions to complex commercial developments).

Her expertise also extends to property and due diligence advice in residential and commercial developments and commercial leasing.

Adam Clark, Mortgage Advisor - Squirrel Mortgages

Adam can advise across the broad spectrum of residential lending but is an expert in first home buyers. Having helped hundreds of clients buy their first home, he is keen to make it happen for you too.

For more information on buying your first home - head over to our First Home Buyer resources page. There you'll find more helpful tips on how to get started, the buying process, testimonials and more.

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Brad Olsen, Economist - CE Infometrics

Sandy Donaldson, Special Counsel - Simpson Grierson

Adam Clark, Mortgage Advisor - Squirrel Mortgages

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