$200 - 3,500 / select product
You may need these individual services to successfully purchase your home.
A mortgage financial advisor helps you work out what you can afford to buy and find and secure the best home loan to meet your needs.
Getting lending can be a challenge. When you work with one of our financial advisor they help you prepare the documents so that you can put your best foot forward with the bank. A financial advisor also knows which lenders will work best for you and can often get you better rates than what you would get going directly to a bank.
End to end guidance from getting budget ready to taking out your loan. Your Slice Financial Advisor will compare the different bank rates to help you get the best deal. There is no charge to work with our financial advisors so you would be silly not to!
Help for people with a smaller deposit to still secure a mortgage or purchase a home.
If you don’t have a large deposit saved, this support can help you access your dream home sooner by providing guidance and access to different funding options.
Support finding lenders or schemes that accept lower deposits and or provide additional funding, so you can still qualify for a mortgage.
A service that helps you understand how much a property is really worth.
Knowing a property’s true value ensures you don’t overpay and helps you make a smarter financial decision. The C.V. is not a valid number to use when considering what to pay for a property. The estimate you find online is not a valid number to use when considering what to pay for a property. If you get this wrong you can end up spending hundreds of thousands more than you should have on a property.
A report with data showing the property’s estimated value and comparisons to other similar homes.
A report detailing the condition of the property’s structure, like its foundations, walls, and roof.
To avoid buying the wrong property. A property with damages could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs. You can’t know whether a property is a good investment without a building report. You can’t rely on a building report provided by the seller or agent as they could have purchased multiple reports until they got one they were happy to share with you.
A document that lists any issues found and gives an overview of the property’s condition.
A report from the council that gives details about the land and property.
It helps you spot potential issues, like flood risks or unapproved building work. A property with unconsented work could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars down the road.
A clear summary of any important points from the LIM that could affect your purchase.
A review of the legal document that shows who owns the property and any restrictions.
To ensure there aren’t any legal issues, like disputes over boundaries or shared property rights. Getting clear on this document helps you work out how much the property is worth. Failure to review this document could lead to costly legal disputes down the road.
A review that highlights any important details, so you know exactly what you’re buying.
A review of documents for properties with shared land, like some apartments or townhouses.
To understand any rules you’ll need to follow and any shared responsibilities. Failure to review this document could limit your freedom to make changes to the property or lead to legal costs down the road.
An overview of the rules and rights in place for the shared property, so you know what to expect.
A review of the legal structure for unit title properties, such as apartments or townhouses.
To understand your rights and responsibilities, especially any shared areas like hallways or parking. Failure to review this document could lead to hidden costs for example structural issues with common areas you have to pay for.
A summary of the title details, so you know exactly what’s involved in owning the unit.
A careful look at the legal contract between you and the seller.
To make sure you understand all terms and to protect your interests before signing. Failure to review this document properly could leave you vulnerable to losing your deposit, facing penalties or missing out on key protections that make the purchase safer for you.
Advice on any concerning terms and assurance that the agreement works in your favor.
An expertly written contract for you when making an offer to buy a property.
A customized contract ensures your offer is clear and legally binding, with terms that protect you. If you are buying from a private seller or making an offer on a property that is not yet on the market you might be required to work with a lawyer to draft up your own Sale and Purchase Agreement.
A properly drafted agreement, ready for you to submit your offer.
A check of any insurance claims made for natural disasters like earthquakes or floods on the property.
To know if there’s been any damage in the past and if it was fully repaired. If you fail to review this properly you may find that insurance money was taken and repairs not completed or repairs not completed properly. This could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Your lawyer will provide a rundown of any past claims, repairs and or unresolved damage that could impact your decision.
Guidance and support during the negotiation phase of purchasing a home.
Having support here can help you secure a better price and favorable terms. Slice customers who make use of this support tend to make more competitive offers and save money on the purchase price of their property.
Access to an educational module, call scripts and email scripts to help you negotiate with the seller or bid at auction to get the best deal possible on your property.
Help with securing a guarantor, like a family member, to strengthen your mortgage application.
If you need a bit more support to meet lending requirements, a guarantor can make a big difference. However, the banks won’t let you use a guarantor arrangement without independent legal advice.
Independent legal advice outlining the impact of this arrangement for the guarantor.
Support for using your KiwiSaver retirement fund for a first-home deposit.
A Lot of people don’t know this but you can’t get access to your Kiwisaver for use on your first home without verification that you are in fact using the funds for the purchase of your first home.
A lawyer will complete and verify documents to confirm you are using your Kiwisaver for your first home.
A legal document that sets out each person’s rights if you’re buying a home with someone else.
To avoid disputes by making each person’s responsibilities clear. This agreement protects your relationship/s and protects each person's assets in case of a relationship breakdown. If you don’t have an agreement in place there is no guarantee how profits will be shared. Just because you contributed 50/50 doesn’t mean the courts will find this to be the right outcome. Without an agreement in place, you risk a relationship break down and thousands of dollars in legal fees.
A tailored agreement outlining ownership shares, payments, and exit plans. The courts will follow this agreement instead of making a decision for you. All of this for a fixed fee that is around $1,000 cheaper than other providers thanks to Slice technology.
Additional support if you’re buying with a co-owner and need more specific guidance.
It provides extra help for complex ownership arrangements or if new people join the ownership later.
Additional terms and advice tailored to your unique ownership structure.
An agreement (also called a “prenup”) that defines property rights for couples.
To get on the same page as your partner and work towards your shared financial goals. This agreement protects your relationship and protects each partner’s assets in case of a relationship breakdown. If you don’t have an agreement in place there is no guarantee how profits will be shared. Just because you contributed 50/50 doesn’t mean the courts will find this to be the right outcome. Without an agreement in place, you risk a relationship break down and thousands of dollars in legal fees.
A legally binding document that sets out who owns what if the relationship ends. The courts will follow this agreement instead of making a decision for you. All of this for a fixed fee that is around $1,000 cheaper than other providers thanks to Slice technology.
Help negotiating terms with a co-owner or partner for agreements like the Contracting Out Agreement.
To ensure everyone feels comfortable with the terms and knows what’s fair. If someone is unhappy with the first draft you will need to rework it until everyone is happy.
Expert support to guide you through these sometimes tough discussions and get to your final agreement.
The final legal steps of a property purchase, where ownership officially transfers to you.
It’s the last essential step before you can call the property your own. This service and our other legal services are provided to you for a fixed fee so you can be confident about what you are paying for.
Completion of all legal paperwork (registering your Certificate of Title and Setting up your Mortgage) to finalize your ownership of the home.
Legal work needed to settle both the sale of your old home and the purchase of a new one.
To ensure a smooth transition and that everything is legally sound in both transactions.
Completion of all legal paperwork (registering your new Certificate of Title, Ending your previous mortgage and Setting up your new Mortgage) to finalize your ownership of the home.