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Meet these Wellington first home buyers
What Rachel & Conor wish they knew
Last updated: 16 April 2025
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Wellington first home buyers Rachel & Conor share insights from their two-year property search. Their key criteria were a doer-upper with potential, a garage, and good sun. Finding the right balance between liveable and needing renovation was their biggest challenge.
They successfully purchased at auction by setting a firm budget and having a family member bid for them. While surprised by the post-purchase admin, they are now excited to renovate their home into a 4-bedroom with an open-plan layout.
When did you and your partner decide to buy a home?
What were your must-haves and nice-to-haves in your home search?
How long was your home buying journey?
How many times did you think ‘this is the one’?
What were the major painpoints or surprises?
What was the sale method on the home you bought and how did you approach it?
Were there any terms that you found particularly confusing?
Anything you wish you’d done differently?
What are you most excited to renovate?
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