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How Kiwi Live: The Hickman Whānau
Jess, Bill and Ginny told Trade Me Property how they decided to team up and buy a home.
5 April 2023
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The Hickman whānau embraced intergenerational living by purchasing a two-flat home in Newtown, Wellington. This arrangement allows parents Jess and Bill to support Bill’s mum, Ginny, while raising their baby, Robin.
After finding their ideal property on Trade Me Property, the family now enjoys the benefits of mutual support while balancing privacy and connection. The home provides a safe garden for their dog and a space for Robin to grow up close to his grandmother.
Jess & Bill's kitchen includes innovative space saving features like the pot holder wall and ladder rungs to reach high cupboards
Jess is currently painting a large feature wall in Robin's bedroom
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