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Meet these Wellington first home buyers
What Rachel & Conor wish they knew
Last updated: 16 April 2025
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Wellington first home buyers Rachel & Conor share insights from their two-year journey to find a property. Their must-haves included a doer-upper they could add value to, a garage, and good sun.
They found it challenging to find the right balance between a liveable home and a major project. They successfully purchased at auction by setting a firm price limit and using a proxy bidder. Their key advice is to be focused during the search to save time.
When did you and your partner decide to buy a home?
What were your must-haves and nice-to-haves in your home search?
How long was your home buying journey?
How many times did you think ‘this is the one’?
What were the major painpoints or surprises?
What was the sale method on the home you bought and how did you approach it?
Were there any terms that you found particularly confusing?
Anything you wish you’d done differently?
What are you most excited to renovate?
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