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Ryan and Alex
Te Atatu, Auckland

Without Angus we simply wouldn't have got the house we are in today. He helped us navigate an ultra-competitive market and helped us secure a house within our budget that we have loved raising a family in.

Angus was with us every step of the way from the initial LIM reports to the final sale and purchase agreement. His black and white explanations on things helped us to navigate this daunting process. He was a great man to have in our corner when dealing with real estate agents and other stakeholders and he never led us astray. His laid-back nature and astute attention to detail meant we haven't had any unexpected surprises with our home.

Down the track when we're looking at buying another home, I would not hesitate to pick up the phone again and call Angus.

Jack and Alice
Birkdale, Auckland

Angus was very thorough in investigating the complicated aspects of a property we were looking at, but always manages to deliver information in a really clear and easy to understand way.

The checklists and resources provided were such a bonus and so helpful to understand where we were at along the way.

Emily and Alex
Northcote, Auckland

Angus made my partner and I feel comfortable and informed from our first interaction with HouseMe Legal. His clear and timely communication helped to educate us on the process and where our responsibilities lay, as well as what to expect from all stakeholders throughout the process of purchasing our first family home.‍

HouseMe Legal ensured we were fully informed and prepared before our settlement day, allowing us to enjoy the milestone.‍ I would highly recommend anyone looking to enter the property market working with Angus for an enjoyable and personable experience!‍

Monish Kumar
Suburb, City

We had the pleasure of working with Angus during our first home-buying journey, and we couldn’t be more grateful for his support and expertise. From start to finish, Angus was incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and proactive in guiding us through the legal aspects of the process.

Dan Forder
Suburb, City

Working with the team at HouseMe Legal made our first home-buying experience seamless and stress-free. Angus was fantastic at breaking down legal jargon and educating us on every step of the process, making sure we always felt informed and confident. Despite how quickly everything moved, we never felt rushed—just in control, which was exactly what we needed.

Paul Ah Kuoi
Suburb, City

Angus was an absolute lifesaver! He gave me a clear and concise overview of the entire process, from start to finish, and his expertise and dedication made it a smooth and stress-free journey.

I found Angus's checklist guides to be extremely helpful. It really took the pressure off, and I felt like I had a friend by my side throughout the whole thing.

Trey Tatafu
Suburb, City

Highly recommend Angus. If you are a first home buyer and are unsure where to start, Angus will guide you thru the process. He made everything simple and easy to understand.

Thanks HouseMe Legal/Angus with supporting me and family in our new chapter in life with our first home.

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Angus and the HouseMe Legal team supported me in the purchase of my first home. Angus made the process as seamless as possible, detailing every step of the process before acting on my behalf diligently and professionally, including meeting outside of regular business hours to suit my schedule. On Settlement Day, Angus went above and beyond achieving settlement by midday. Overall I was very impressed with HouseMe Legal, and would recommend them to anyone who is commencing their property ownership journey.

Joe, Greenlane
Joe

We engaged HouseMe Legal to assist us with the settlement of our first home in Auckland and were highly impressed with how Angus streamlined the whole process. From our initial meeting, we were highly impressed with the level of transparency and open communication style which was demonstrated right through to settlement day. Angus is incredibly knowledgeable, and thorough, and made sure that our best interests were looked after. We would happily recommend him to anyone looking to purchase their next home!

Tom and Emily, Greenlane
Tom and Emily

We engaged HouseMe Legal to help us with refinancing our mortgage. Angus made the process very smooth and explained everything in a way that made it really easy to understand. He was upfront about costs and there were no surprises at the end.

On settlement day Angus kept us in the loop with everything as it happened and made the whole experience stress-free.

We would highly recommend using HouseMe Legal to anyone purchasing or selling a house or refinancing as we did. We will definitely be using them again!

Fred and Kate, Mount Albert
Fred and Kate

Angus made my partner and I feel comfortable and informed from our first interaction with HouseMe Legal. His clear and timely communication helped to educate us on the process and where our responsibilities lay, as well as what to expect from all stakeholders throughout the process of purchasing our first family home.

HouseMe Legal ensured we were fully informed and prepared before our settlement day, allowing us to enjoy the milestone.

I would highly recommend anyone looking to enter the property market working with Angus for an enjoyable and personable experience!

Alex and Emily, Avondale
Alex and Emily

We moved to Auckland amid the hectic housing boom looking for our first home. Fortunately, Angus came to our aid, and made the process of navigating our first home purchase a breeze. He took the time to explain the intricacies of all paperwork and made sure we thoroughly understood the process. We were always amazed at how promptly he would respond to our calls or emails and made the entire journey easier. We could not recommend him more highly to anyone considering a first home purchase and already have referred many of our friends in his direction. Thank you so much Angus for being so instrumental in us finding the home we now love.

Sam and Nicole, Parnell
Sam and Nicole

Angus calmly and expertly guided us through our first-home buying experience during the chaos of the Auckland property boom. Often with multiple properties on the go, he helped us navigate the complexities of legal nuances such as unit titles, cross-leases, freehold and leasehold.  Angus made the daunting process a breeze and ensured we had crossed every 'T' and dotted our 'I's.


His composed, reassuring and self-assured nature gave us the confidence to push on with our search despite several set-backs. Angus was there for us every step of the way until we finally secured our own little piece of paradise. We will absolutely be picking up the phone to Angus when we're ready to upsize and will be recommending him to everyone we know.

Lee and Florence, Mount Roskill
Lee and Florence

Angus helped us through the process of buying our first home in Auckland. He was extremely helpful and professional, made us feel comfortable and ensured we had a good understanding of the process and what we needed to know. His communication was always prompt and clear and he was very responsive whenever we had questions. We would highly recommend Angus’s services to anyone looking to buy a home.

Jack and Alex, Freemans Bay
Jack and Alex

Without Angus we simply wouldn't have got the house we are in today. He helped us navigate an ultra-competitive market and helped us secure a house within our budget that we have loved raising a family in. Angus was with us every step of the way from the initial LIM reports to the final sale and purchase agreement. His black and white explanations on things helped us to navigate this daunting process. He was a great man to have in our corner when dealing with real estate agents and other stakeholders and he never led us astray. His laid-back nature and astute attention to detail meant we haven't had any unexpected surprises with our home. Down the track when we're looking at buying another home, I would not hesitate to pick up the phone again and call Angus.

Ryan and Alex, Te Atatu Peninsula
Ryan and Alex
Joe

Angus and the HouseMe Legal team supported me in the purchase of my first home. Angus made the process as seamless as possible, detailing every step of the process before acting on my behalf diligently and professionally, including meeting outside of regular business hours to suit my schedule. On Settlement Day, Angus went above and beyond achieving settlement by midday. Overall I was very impressed with HouseMe Legal, and would recommend them to anyone who is commencing their property ownership journey.

Joe, Greenlane
Tom and Emily

We engaged HouseMe Legal to assist us with the settlement of our first home in Auckland and were highly impressed with how Angus streamlined the whole process. From our initial meeting, we were highly impressed with the level of transparency and open communication style which was demonstrated right through to settlement day. Angus is incredibly knowledgeable, and thorough, and made sure that our best interests were looked after. We would happily recommend him to anyone looking to purchase their next home!

Tom and Emily, Greenlane
Fred and Kate

We engaged HouseMe Legal to help us with refinancing our mortgage. Angus made the process very smooth and explained everything in a way that made it really easy to understand. He was upfront about costs and there were no surprises at the end.

On settlement day Angus kept us in the loop with everything as it happened and made the whole experience stress-free.

We would highly recommend using HouseMe Legal to anyone purchasing or selling a house or refinancing as we did. We will definitely be using them again!

Fred and Kate, Mount Albert
Alex and Emily

Angus made my partner and I feel comfortable and informed from our first interaction with HouseMe Legal. His clear and timely communication helped to educate us on the process and where our responsibilities lay, as well as what to expect from all stakeholders throughout the process of purchasing our first family home.

HouseMe Legal ensured we were fully informed and prepared before our settlement day, allowing us to enjoy the milestone.

I would highly recommend anyone looking to enter the property market working with Angus for an enjoyable and personable experience!

Alex and Emily, Avondale
Sam and Nicole

We moved to Auckland amid the hectic housing boom looking for our first home. Fortunately, Angus came to our aid, and made the process of navigating our first home purchase a breeze. He took the time to explain the intricacies of all paperwork and made sure we thoroughly understood the process. We were always amazed at how promptly he would respond to our calls or emails and made the entire journey easier. We could not recommend him more highly to anyone considering a first home purchase and already have referred many of our friends in his direction. Thank you so much Angus for being so instrumental in us finding the home we now love.

Sam and Nicole, Parnell
Lee and Florence

Angus calmly and expertly guided us through our first-home buying experience during the chaos of the Auckland property boom. Often with multiple properties on the go, he helped us navigate the complexities of legal nuances such as unit titles, cross-leases, freehold and leasehold.  Angus made the daunting process a breeze and ensured we had crossed every 'T' and dotted our 'I's.


His composed, reassuring and self-assured nature gave us the confidence to push on with our search despite several set-backs. Angus was there for us every step of the way until we finally secured our own little piece of paradise. We will absolutely be picking up the phone to Angus when we're ready to upsize and will be recommending him to everyone we know.

Lee and Florence, Mount Roskill
Jack and Alex

Angus helped us through the process of buying our first home in Auckland. He was extremely helpful and professional, made us feel comfortable and ensured we had a good understanding of the process and what we needed to know. His communication was always prompt and clear and he was very responsive whenever we had questions. We would highly recommend Angus’s services to anyone looking to buy a home.

Jack and Alex, Freemans Bay
Ryan and Alex

Without Angus we simply wouldn't have got the house we are in today. He helped us navigate an ultra-competitive market and helped us secure a house within our budget that we have loved raising a family in. Angus was with us every step of the way from the initial LIM reports to the final sale and purchase agreement. His black and white explanations on things helped us to navigate this daunting process. He was a great man to have in our corner when dealing with real estate agents and other stakeholders and he never led us astray. His laid-back nature and astute attention to detail meant we haven't had any unexpected surprises with our home. Down the track when we're looking at buying another home, I would not hesitate to pick up the phone again and call Angus.

Ryan and Alex, Te Atatu Peninsula