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First home buyers share their journeys
Meet 8 diverse groups of first home buyers looking to get into the property market.
Last updated: 5 December 2024
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Inspired by the TV show On The Ladder with Kiwibank, this article explores the creative ways Kiwis are entering the property market. It showcases eight diverse groups using non-traditional approaches to achieve their homeownership dreams.
These co-ownership strategies include:
- Friends pooling resources for DIY projects or investments
- Siblings targeting new builds
- A mother and son duo leaving the rental market
By combining savings, KiwiSaver, and equity, these buyers demonstrate how collaboration can make the Kiwi dream a reality.
The many approaches to buying into the Kiwi dream
Meet Beth, Reuben and Grace - a married couple and friend from Christchurch
Beth, Reuben and Grace have a budget of $550,000 - will they find the perfect property?
Meet Paula and Gordon - a couple from Wellington
Paula and Gordon, a couple from Wellington, are looking to buy a house for Paula to live in.
Meet Ciaran and Ben - friends from Auckland
Meet Sam and Ash - friends from Waikato
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Meet Jihwan, Rosie, Tom and Dahee - two couples, four friends from Auckland
Meet Saxon, Matt and Ryan - friends from Auckland
Meet Kevin + JC - siblings from Auckland
Meet Te Rōpu and Katene - mother and son, from Kerikeri and Whangārei (Ngā puhi)
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