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Hunt for the Hundy: 10 properties you could buy with $100k
Our Hunt For The Hundy competition is on, and $100k could be yours. In need of ideas on how to spend it? We've a few.
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Inspired by the Hunt For The Hundy competition, $100,000 can unlock diverse property opportunities. In New Zealand, this could be a strong 20% deposit on a $500,000 home or cover the outright purchase of a new tiny home or a CBD carpark.
For those seeking unique investments, other options include:
- A classic NZ "do-up" project
- An Italian €1 villa with renovation funds
- A traditional Japanese 'Akiya' home
These examples showcase the creative real estate moves possible with a significant cash prize.
The ultimate first-home deposit
A brand-new, high-spec Tiny Home
A tiny home with some cash to spare.
An Italian €1 villa (plus an epic renovation budget)
A taste of Italy? Rural towns Sambuca and Mussomeli have been selling run-down villas for a Euro.
A slice of remote Kiwi paradise
This section on the Mataura River, home to world famous brown trout and a lifestyle could be yours.
A traditional 'Akiya' home in Japan
Trade NZ for Japan. Traditional countryside homes known as "Akiya" (vacant houses) are sold for just NZ$30k.
Your very own CBD carpark (NZ)
A modernised cave house in Spain
A "casas cueva" or cave house in Spain is within the $100k budget.
A classic do-up (NZ)
A cash-buyer investment in the American Midwest
The American midwest is within reach.
A boat... that's technically a house (NZ)
Ready to make it happen?
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