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Should I buy a doer-upper?

Buyers  |  5 September 2019  | By , the settled.govt.nz team

Builder BLUE

It’s the Kiwi first-home buyer’s dream: find a rundown house in an up-and-coming neighbourhood, buy it at a low price, renovate it to your heart’s content and truly make it your own.

But, is the DIY dream all that it’s cracked up to be? Let’s look at some of the things you might like to consider before you sign on the dotted line.

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