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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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Inspired by the Kiwi dream of homeownership, this article profiles 8 first home buyer groups from the TV show On The Ladder with Kiwibank. It highlights creative approaches to entering the property market, including friends, siblings, and family members co-buying together.
These real-life journeys across Aotearoa offer valuable lessons on finance, compromise, and collaboration. They explore diverse strategies like pooling KiwiSaver, tackling DIY projects, and finding homes to suit unique budgets and lifestyles.
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)
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