Selling privately in New Zealand

Guides and resources to help you sell your property without a real estate agent.

How to sell your house privately in NZ — the complete guide

The definitive step-by-step guide: legal basics, costs, process, and common mistakes. Start here.

Sale & purchase agreement

What goes into the contract, chattels vs fixtures, deposits in trust, and the REA residential SPA guide — aligned with settled.govt.nz.

Pricing & methods of sale

RV vs market value, comparables and registered valuers, advertised price, deadline, negotiation, auction, and tender.

Offers, counter offers & multi-offer

Accept, reject, or negotiate; written offers; multi-offer rules; deposits when you sell without an agent.

Conditions & going unconditional

Finance, LIM, building report, title, and other common conditions — and when the sale becomes firm.

Settlement day & moving out

Pre-settlement inspection, insurance until settlement, rates and utilities, and settled’s seller checklist PDF.

Lawyer, disclosure & identity checks

Choosing a lawyer or conveyancer, honest disclosure to buyers, AML verification, and agency overlap.

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