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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 moved from Christchurch to Greymouth to purchase a two-bedroom house for $340,000. After being priced out of the city market, they secured their deposit using KiwiSaver, the former First Home Grant, and by selling a car on Trade Me.
Lifestyle changes, such as giving up UberEats, were also crucial. Their advice is to be patient, research neighbourhoods, and make small financial sacrifices, as every dollar counts towards achieving your homeownership goals.
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