From redundancy to home ownership in less than a year

Christchurch couple Rebecca and Josh turned a redundancy into an opportunity, buying their first home within a year. After a job loss forced them into frugal habits, they continued saving, cleared debt, and used their KiwiSaver for a deposit.

A mortgage adviser was pivotal in showing them what was possible. They successfully purchased a 3-bedroom home in Mairehau, Christchurch for $640,000. Their story proves that despite the stress and sacrifice, home ownership is achievable and provides long-term security.