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First home buyers share their journeys
Meet 8 diverse groups of first home buyers looking to get into the property market.
Last updated: 5 December 2024
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The new TV show On The Ladder with Kiwibank follows eight diverse groups of first-home buyers, showcasing their creative paths to homeownership.
This article introduces the groups and their non-traditional strategies, including:
- Friends, siblings, and a mother-son duo buying together
- Co-investing in renovation projects
- A couple purchasing a property while living apart
By pooling resources and embracing co-ownership, these inspiring journeys highlight the different ways Kiwis are getting onto the property ladder across Aotearoa.
The many approaches to buying into the Kiwi dream
Meet Beth, Reuben and Grace - a married couple and friend from Christchurch
Beth, Reuben and Grace have a budget of $550,000 - will they find the perfect property?
Meet Paula and Gordon - a couple from Wellington
Paula and Gordon, a couple from Wellington, are looking to buy a house for Paula to live in.
Meet Ciaran and Ben - friends from Auckland
Meet Sam and Ash - friends from Waikato
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Meet Jihwan, Rosie, Tom and Dahee - two couples, four friends from Auckland
Meet Saxon, Matt and Ryan - friends from Auckland
Meet Kevin + JC - siblings from Auckland
Meet Te Rōpu and Katene - mother and son, from Kerikeri and Whangārei (Ngā puhi)
On Three at 7pm on Sundays; or streaming on Three Now.
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