Smith Group

05/11/2026

04/11/2026

The home deposit conversation continues! 🏡

The trio are back and we are talking deposits, Kāinga Ora, and what support might be available to help get you across the line.

Because getting onto the property ladder can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is a pretty good place to start.

Another great chat with Chanelle, making the mortgage stuff a little less daunting!

03/11/2026

Who makes up most of Chanelle’s clientele? Is it first-home buyers? And how much deposit do you actually need to get onto the property ladder? Is 5% enough?

We talk all things first-home buying, deposits and what it really takes to get started.

Because there’s often a lot of confusion around how much you need saved before you can even think about buying.

You might be surprised by what’s possible! ➕

03/11/2026

OPEN HOMES ➕
Join Anjie and Ali this Sunday, November 8!

➕6 Campbell Street, Hawera, from 11.30 am - 12.00 pm. 2 bed, brick, sunny, internal access garage

➕48D Pitcairn Street, Oakura, from 12.00 pm - 12.30 pm. 2 bed, low-maintenance, entrance-level Oakura

➕72 Victoria Street, Hawera, from 12.15 pm - 12.45 pm. 4 bed, office, 2 bath, new storage shed, 1/4 acre, location!

➕22B Victoria Street, Hawera, from 1.00 pm - 1.30 pm. Brick, super sunny, 2 bed, internal access garage, location!

See you there!
https://smithgroup.co.nz/openhomes/

02/11/2026

What’s actually happening in the property market right now? And what’s the feeling coming from the banking sector? 🏠💰

We chatted with Chanelle Wilson to chat about what she’s seeing on the ground, what the banks are saying, and where Kāinga Ora fits into the picture for buyers.

There’s plenty of noise out there, but understanding your options, knowing what support is available and having the right advice can make all the difference.

Hit play and let us know if you have a question you would like answered!

01/11/2026

Swipe ▶️ to see the week that was 🖤

🖤 “A little curiosity could change your address”
🖤 Great BA5 last week and the chance to connect with Rebecca from Taranaki Chamber of Commerce
🖤 Who doesn’t like being given roses 🌹 hand picked too 👏👏
🖤 My two fav spots to sit in my home freshly painted and waiting for the new curtains 👏
🖤 Oh my goodness! Nuts of your choice and a block of dark chocolate. Pop in air fryer then freeze for an hour! Ummmmmm 👌
🖤 Don’t forget to vote!
🖤 The “Before” pic of a little project
🖤 The “After’ pic, thank goodness for my support team!
🖤 My little lemon tree bursting with fruit

Enjoy your week x