How First Home Buyers Nearly Lost Their Dream Home

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting moments in life — but for many Kiwis, that excitement quickly turns into confusion, stress, and second-guessing the moment the building report arrives.

"You're not alone. We hear from first-home buyers every week who feel completely overwhelmed by what's meant to be a 'green light' or 'red flag' document."

That's exactly where Jared & Ashleigh found themselves — a couple based in Tauranga trying to buy their first home.

The Report Arrives

"We had a builder's report we didn't understand... and were seriously worried."

Jared & Ashleigh had an offer accepted on a Tauranga property they loved. Everything was lining up — until the building report dropped in.

"We were worried that we wouldn't be able to purchase the house with the amount of work we thought needed doing. It was full of stuff we didn't really understand. We needed a professional opinion."

The Breaking Point

The Questions

What does this all mean?

The Costs

How much will this cost us?

The Decision

Should we walk away?

They didn't want to guess. They didn't want to walk away for the wrong reasons. But they also didn't want to get burned.

That's when they decided to reach out for help.

Finding Clarity

Q&A: Jared & Ashleigh's Journey

Real answers from real first-home buyers

What made you seek outside help?

"We knew Greg personally and had heard he was starting a business to help people like us. We trusted his advice would be honest and helpful."

What was your experience like?

"It was easy. The quote was detailed, the communication was clear, and we felt cared for through the whole process."

What did we help you do?

"We finally understood the report. What mattered. What didn't. What things cost. What to fix now — and what could wait."

How did that change your decision?

"Without the advice and help we received, we would've walked away from a house we loved."

The Happy Ending

Jared & Ashleigh bought their first home in Tauranga — not because they ignored the risks, but because they understood them. They made a confident, informed decision.

Final Note from Jared & Ashleigh

"We really loved the service we received — genuine advice, a detailed quote, and support from start to finish. Very approachable and we felt comfortable and cared for through the process."

That's the point of Insight Estimates. We don't tell you what to do. We help you understand what you're looking at and give you the numbers, priorities, and trades to back it up.

Are You a First-Home Buyer Feeling the Same?

You're not supposed to know how to read a builder's report. You just want to know: Can I move forward — or should I move on?

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What We Help First-Home Buyers Understand:

What issues actually matter and what's just cosmetic
Rough ballpark costs for each repair
Who you'll need (builder, roofer, plumber, etc.)
What's urgent vs. what can wait
How to approach negotiations with confidence