Step 1: $50,000 deposit secures your brand new Grey Lynn apartment Step 2: Go and have a blast exploring the world on your 'OE' Step 3: Relax knowing you're sorted for when you finally return to your brand new city fringe home!

This is precisely the game-plan of a savvy buyer who purchased one of our exclusive 'first home buyer apartments' at Crest, Grey Lynn.

When it comes to apartment living in Grey Lynn, Crest offers purchasers the best of the best. For starters, you're at the top of the ridge, which means by default, you're at the highest vantage point in the area for the best elevation and views. Paul Brown and his team of architects are on board so the fit out and architectural design of Crest is second to none. These first home buyer apartments in particular are not some compromised 'shoebox'. At approx 51m2 you can rest easy in a open plan kitchen and living space, a generously proportioned double bedroom with luxury, tiled en-suite and floor to ceiling glass leading to a balcony to overlook Mt Eden.

So how is it that you can buy a brand new one bedroom apartment, so close to all the action of Ponsonby and Auckland City for just $578,250? You can thank the Special Housing Accord for more affordable housing.

There are terms and conditions and eligibility criteria that must be met so here's the gist of it…
Your gross household income can't exceed $98,550
You must intend to occupy the property for at least 3 years after title is issued
You must be a genuine first home buyer
You must purchase the property in your name

Come and see us at the display suite at 2 Turakina St, Grey Lynn to learn what Crest is all about. We're open daily from 12 - 1pm (with an extra hour on the weekends).

PS: Remember to send us a post card from Timbuktu!