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First-home buyers move from Christchurch to buy a $340,000 home in Greymouth
Moving to Greymouth, selling a car and giving up UberEats helped Kevin and Gina secure their first home.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
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First-home buyers Kevin and Gina moved from Christchurch to Greymouth, purchasing a home for $340,000 after being priced out of the city.
To secure their deposit, they used KiwiSaver, the First Home Grant, and sold a Nissan Skyline R34 on Trade Me. Lifestyle changes like giving up UberEats and cooking at home also helped them save.
Their advice is to research areas, be patient, and listen to experts like your mortgage adviser. They used Trade Me Property for their search.
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