How I did it: I constantly looked at Trade me and Real Estate sites to see if I could find a suitable, affordable, clean and tidy home for us. I finally have and now its super close to his work as he doesnt drive yet or have a car :) Where also 5 minute walk from the supermarket, no more expensive dairy trips!!!

Lessons & tips: 1. From a wise ladys mouth: Never Never Give up.

2. I was looking and sticking to my budget!!! you must always be able to afford where you move to.

3.Consider location, area (good or bad) what its close to so you can save money somewhere along the way.

4. This is very important, be quick and make sure you do put in the effort to get a place, its not as easy as it looks.

5. This is the most important in a lot of ways, make sure you have the correct money for bond and pre rent!!! can be expensive. For my little one bedroom it was a upfront cost of $1300 nz money.

Resources: Trade me and real estate sites helped me loads

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Nov 24, 2010, 11:18AM PST | 0 comments | 3 cheers