New figures on the number of people buying their first homes suggest the KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme is working.Â
Data Insight said the number of first home buyers jumped to 986 during April, an increase from 826 a year ago.
Real Estate Institute chief Colleen Milne puts the increase down to the HomeStart Scheme.
She said it is the biggest month for first home buyers in almost two years
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