What people are saying...

”More than 5000 people have joined its platform, suggesting a strong demand for a service that truly understands the unique challenges faced by first-home buyers.”
“Aera simplifies the often overwhelming buying process with its ‘First Home Faster Team’ which provides coaching and expert guidance through every step and is just a video call, message, or email away.”
“Aera simplifies the often overwhelming buying process with its ‘First Home Faster Team’ which provides coaching and expert guidance through every step and is just a video call, message, or email away.”

”Beyond lowering deposit barriers, Aera provides members with an all-in-one solution to navigate the home-buying process.”
“Your first home may be closer than you think. Join Aera today and start your journey to homeownership.”
“Your first home may be closer than you think. Join Aera today and start your journey to homeownership.”

"A one-stop shop – and a $10k carrot"
"Aera brings together the higher-interest saving option with almost all the other services required to get you into a home – mortgage broking, insurance, real estate agents and developers – and guides you through a digital learning and milestone-based platform to get you ready to buy."
"Aera brings together the higher-interest saving option with almost all the other services required to get you into a home – mortgage broking, insurance, real estate agents and developers – and guides you through a digital learning and milestone-based platform to get you ready to buy."

"It may sound too good to be true, but entrepreneur Derek Handley believes he’s found the ultimate hack to unlock the housing market for young buyers.
“If you're an average couple in your 30s, with an average KiwiSaver and earning the average wage of $33 per hour, you can get your first home,” Handley said.
And crucially, his plan doesn’t rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad either"
“If you're an average couple in your 30s, with an average KiwiSaver and earning the average wage of $33 per hour, you can get your first home,” Handley said.
And crucially, his plan doesn’t rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad either"

”More than 5000 people have joined its platform, suggesting a strong demand for a service that truly understands the unique challenges faced by first-home buyers.”
“Aera simplifies the often overwhelming buying process with its ‘First Home Faster Team’ which provides coaching and expert guidance through every step and is just a video call, message, or email away.”
“Aera simplifies the often overwhelming buying process with its ‘First Home Faster Team’ which provides coaching and expert guidance through every step and is just a video call, message, or email away.”

”Beyond lowering deposit barriers, Aera provides members with an all-in-one solution to navigate the home-buying process.”
“Your first home may be closer than you think. Join Aera today and start your journey to homeownership.”
“Your first home may be closer than you think. Join Aera today and start your journey to homeownership.”

"A one-stop shop – and a $10k carrot"
"Aera brings together the higher-interest saving option with almost all the other services required to get you into a home – mortgage broking, insurance, real estate agents and developers – and guides you through a digital learning and milestone-based platform to get you ready to buy."
"Aera brings together the higher-interest saving option with almost all the other services required to get you into a home – mortgage broking, insurance, real estate agents and developers – and guides you through a digital learning and milestone-based platform to get you ready to buy."

"It may sound too good to be true, but entrepreneur Derek Handley believes he’s found the ultimate hack to unlock the housing market for young buyers.
“If you're an average couple in your 30s, with an average KiwiSaver and earning the average wage of $33 per hour, you can get your first home,” Handley said.
And crucially, his plan doesn’t rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad either"
“If you're an average couple in your 30s, with an average KiwiSaver and earning the average wage of $33 per hour, you can get your first home,” Handley said.
And crucially, his plan doesn’t rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad either"
"I went from wistfully looking at properties, doubtful I could afford it and with no clue how to proceed. Fast forward LESS THAN SIX MONTHS I slept for the first night in my new home that is perfect for me! A huge thank you to the Aera team for their hard work! As a single income earner on a teachers salary, I was amazed at how easy and quick the process was from first putting out feelers to signing on the dotted line. I’m so grateful!"
- Che Hancock
"Aera were absolutely fantastic In helping me achieve my first home. They made the entire process go so smoothly, going above and beyond with replying to my questions at all times of day and night."
- Michael Hay
"Aera made buying my first home far less stressful than I expected. The $10K credits and extra help were awesome, but what really made a difference was how easygoing and reassuring the whole experience was. I never felt rushed into anything I wasn't comfortable with, which was a huge ..."

- Callum Williamson
"Easy to use app. So far, so good."
- Keith Lyon
"Huge thanks to the Aera team for helping us on the journey of our first home. They were so efficient and quick in getting us approved from the bank. Worked around the clock to get it done. 2 weeks from my first phone call the loan got approved and they were massive in taking the stress of going to look for a property. They came well planned in properties to look for and agreed on our first viewing which property we want! Highly recommend to first home buyers."
- David Mohi
Auckland
"Great app for saving money. Been with Aera for almost a year and can prove that I am earning higher interest than traditional banks, their support is responsive too and a real person that cares about your needs."
- Irvine09
"The team at Aera were amazing. Super responsive, knowledgeable and positive, they helped me realise a long-term goal without fuss, quickly. Highly recommended!"

- Callum Clark
Christchurch