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From redundancy to home ownership in less than a year
First home buyers Rebecca Stewart and Josh Fuller worked ‘bloody hard’ to purchase their Christchurch property.
Last updated: 9 September 2024
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Christchurch couple Rebecca and Josh turned a redundancy into an opportunity, buying their first home within a year. After a job loss forced them into frugal habits, they continued saving, cleared debt, and used their KiwiSaver for a deposit.
A mortgage adviser was pivotal in showing them what was possible. They successfully purchased a 3-bedroom home in Mairehau, Christchurch for $640,000. Their story proves that despite the stress and sacrifice, home ownership is achievable and provides long-term security.
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