Question: how much do you need in kiwisaver to buy a house?
Answer: You must have a deposit, which can include your KiwiSaver balance, equal to 5% of the value of the house you are buying. In the 12 months before you apply, you must have earned $85,000 or less (before tax) for a single buyer, $130,000 or less (before tax) in the last 12 months if 2 or more people are buying the home.