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How Kiwi Live: The Hickman Whānau
Jess, Bill and Ginny told Trade Me Property how they decided to team up and buy a home.
5 April 2023
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The Hickman whānau embraced intergenerational living by purchasing a two-flat home in Wellington together. This arrangement allows parents Bill and Jess to support Bill's mum, Ginny, while she helps with their baby, Robin.
After struggling to find a property with two equal-quality flats, they found their ideal home on Trade Me Property. The setup provides a creative housing solution, offering financial benefits, mutual support, and the perfect balance of family closeness and personal privacy.
Jess & Bill's kitchen includes innovative space saving features like the pot holder wall and ladder rungs to reach high cupboards
Jess is currently painting a large feature wall in Robin's bedroom
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