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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 search for a home they could add value to. Key "must-haves" included good sun, a garage, and the potential for renovation.
They found balancing a "doer-upper" with a liveable home was a major challenge. The couple successfully purchased at auction by setting a firm maximum price and having a family member bid for them. Their advice is to focus your search on properties that meet your core criteria.
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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