Timaru First Home Buyer Seminar

Buying your first home? Join us for a free, expert-led seminar made just for first-time buyers. Understand the process, get financial tips, explore your property options, and ask the questions that matter—all in one afternoon.

Helping you take the First Step to Homeownership

Event Details

📍 Venue: Parish Center, 7 Craigie Avenue, Parkside, Timaru (New building beside Sacred Heart Basilica)

📅 Date: Saturday, 21 June 2025

🕒 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

🎟️ Admission: Free (Limited seats available)

Seminar Overview

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone but it can also be overwhelming. This free seminar is designed to equip first-time buyers with the essential knowledge they need to make confident, informed decisions. Learn directly from industry professionals who will break down the home buying process from legal steps and financial preparation to construction options.

Meet our Event Speakers

  • Upcoming Solicitor, Paulo Garcia Barristers & Solicitors Ltd.

    Topic:
    Legal Essentials for First Home

    Buyers From confusing contracts to critical clauses, Candice breaks down the legal must-knows for first-time buyers. With a fresh legal mind and a passion for empowering homebuyers, she'll walk you through:

    • The full legal process of buying your first home

    • What your documents really mean

    • Risks to avoid before you sign anything

    • KiwiSaver and deposit do's and don'ts.

    Talk Time: 3:40 PM – 4:05 PM

  • Mortgage Adviser, Future Secure Financial

    Topic:

    Financial & Mortgage Readiness

    Think of Anne as your home loan translator. She makes dollars and sense of how much you can afford and how to get loan-ready without the overwhelm. Her session covers:

    • Home loan structures simplified

    • How to grow your borrowing power

    • Maximizing KiwiSaver and grants

    • Building a deposit with discipline

    Talk Time: 4:05 PM – 4:30 PM

  • CEO, RM Homes Canterbury Ltd.

    Topic:

    Build or Buy? Your Property Options Explained

    If you're wondering whether to buy an existing house or start fresh with a new build, Myra's here to lay out your options. With real stories and practical tips, she'll help you:

    • Know when and what to buy

    • Compare building vs. buying

    • Understand how RM Homes supports first home buyers Talk

    Talk Time: 4:30 PM – 4:55 PM

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!