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Settlement Pack
The final-week checklist: insurance, final inspection, funds, lawyer confirmation, utilities, and moving day.
What to check and prepare
Use this as a prep layer before you speak to a qualified professional. Information only — not financial or legal advice.
- Final inspection checklist and what to record before settlement
- Insurance, utilities, funds transfer, and keys handover prompts
- Questions for your lawyer if settlement is delayed or conditions are unresolved
- Post-settlement admin: rates, mail, maintenance, emergency fund, and documents
Information only — not financial or legal advice.
This pack is a general guide for New Zealand first-home buyers. It does not account for your personal financial situation, property, or goals. FHBG has no active commission relationship — no referral fee or commission should be inferred from this page. Always verify current rules with official sources and talk to a qualified professional before making a purchase decision.