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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 Kevin and Gina moved from Christchurch to Greymouth, purchasing a home for $340,000 after being priced out of the city. They secured their deposit using KiwiSaver, the former First Home Grant, and by selling a Nissan Skyline R34 on Trade Me.
Lifestyle changes, like cutting UberEats, also helped them save. Their key advice for others is to research neighbourhoods, be patient, and trust experts like mortgage advisers. They found their home using Trade Me Property.
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