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Rent-to-Buy Homes in Richmond

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15 Jan 2026
William Street - concept hero

Abot our 10 home development

  • Mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes
  • Private outdoor space
  • Communal pocket playground for children
  • 1 parking space per home
  • Completion expected in late 2026

Please complete the Expression of Interest form, linked below.

Habitat for Humanity Nelson is in the process of building a ten-home development in Richmond, Tasman. The homes are part of our Rent-to-Buy programme. The below list is a guideline for eligibility and acceptance criteria.

Progressive Home Ownership is a Rent-to-Buy programme. Habitat partners with families on a pathway from renting their home to completing the purchase after five years.

  • Gross household income approx $100,000 to $150,000
  • Priority given to applicants with children
  • Initial renting period of 4 to 5 years
  • Rent, minus costs, counts towards a deposit
  • Habitat deducts costs over the tenancy period including property rates, insurance, maintenance and interest
  • After 5 years, the family can purchase the house outright, or enter a Long Term Sale & Purchase Agreement with Habitat
  • Final sales price fixed at ‘Year 1’ value 
  • There is a programme requirement of 375 hours of ‘sweat equity’ to be completed during the tenancy period. This includes attending financial resilience workshops and volunteer work with Habitat.

    Additional queries, please email:
    nelsonapplications@habitat.org.nz
Habitat Nelson’s Richmond housing development, showing townhouses under construction scaffolding on site under a clear blue sky
Site progress March 2026

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