First-home buyers move from Christchurch to buy a $340,000 home in Greymouth

First-home buyers Kevin and Gina purchased a $340,000 home in Greymouth after being priced out of the Christchurch market. A job transfer with Downer New Zealand enabled their move to the more affordable region.

Their success involved several key steps:

- Using KiwiSaver and the former First Home Grant.

- Selling a car on Trade Me.

- Cutting lifestyle costs like UberEats.

They advise other buyers to be patient, research neighbourhoods, and make small financial sacrifices to achieve their homeownership goals.