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00:01This is nice.

00:04Two couples, both ready to put down roots after very different journeys.

00:09Greek islands, the Turkish coastline, the food and the culture.

00:15We came over for a year and we're still here eight years later.

00:19And with two very different wish lists.

00:22Well, I'd like a tree for a tree house.

00:24Okay, really like three bathrooms.

00:27We're going up a bathroom now, aren't we?

00:29I'm with a whānau from Scotland, ready to build their Kiwi future.

00:34That could be my mind, Kev.

00:35And I'm with two nautical nomads, ready to settle just as soon as they choose where to land.

00:42None of these things we haven't talked about.

00:46But when it comes down to it, both whānau want one thing.

00:50The place that's going to grab our heart.

00:58This time we're in Tāmaki Makaurau.

01:01I'm with an adventurous couple who, after sailing the world for ten years, are ready to trade in their yacht for a lock-up and leave on dry land.

01:09And I'm helping a family that have made the move from Scotland to find their feet in the tough local property market.

01:14And track down the perfect whānau to raise their growing lad.

01:17Nice.

01:18I like the idea of sailing around the world.

01:21What a life.

01:23Just blasting off wherever you want to go.

01:26It's quite terrifying at the same time, though.

01:28I watched Jaws way too many times as a child.

01:30And for me, like, even taking a bath was terrifying.

01:34Just as well we're staying on dry land today.

01:37Though the property market in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, can still be a bit choppy.

01:42But with prices flattening and interest rates easing,

01:46house hunters have a real shot at finding that perfect place to land.

01:50The trick is knowing your priorities, where you're willing to compromise,

01:55and when you're willing to take that punt.

01:57Susan and Jim Dyer, both teachers, are originally from Scotland,

02:03and their story is a classic one for many new Kiwis.

02:07Oh!

02:08We had wanted to come to New Zealand for a while.

02:12I was on maternity leave after having James.

02:14Jim was wanting a break from work, and so we came over for a year,

02:20and we're still here eight years later.

02:23They've done the hard yards, gained their citizenship,

02:26and now it's time to find somewhere permanent to call home,

02:30for them and their beloved lab, Jenny.

02:33We've moved, what, four times?

02:35Four different rentals.

02:37So James hasn't really been able to put down roots.

02:41And we want to have that place that he can call his own.

02:43I would like to be able to hang things on the wall

02:49and just have it without rent so I can do whatever I want with it.

02:56And I think it's really just to give us a sense of permanency as well.

03:00As a family, that would really bring us together,

03:02just ground us in the one place.

03:03The Dyers currently live in the East Auckland suburb of Mount Wellington.

03:11Susan, do you want a look at this one?

03:14We'd really like somewhere local to where we are.

03:18Just because James is involved in the football,

03:20we both play for the local club.

03:22James' school is local.

03:24Susan works at the same school as well.

03:26My school's local.

03:27We can get them.

03:27And also, we really like having friends over and entertaining.

03:34We're looking for somewhere where we've got a deck

03:36and some outdoor space where we can do that as well.

03:39Here.

03:39She can see you.

03:41Of course, there's a bit more on the wish list.

03:44Space for James and for the dog outside.

03:46A man cave for me.

03:48Yes!

03:50I like watching football.

03:52And because it's Scottish football, it's only like three in the morning.

03:57So, it'd be nice to have somewhere quiet

04:01that I'm not interrupting anybody else.

04:04One thing they do agree on,

04:06how to describe the property market in Aotearoa.

04:10Daunting.

04:11That's exactly the word I was about to say.

04:14Ah, there you go.

04:16It's just because it's so unknown.

04:17In Scotland, you buy a house, that's it.

04:19The land's yours, the house's yours.

04:21Whereas here, you know, it's auctions and negotiation

04:23and it's freehold and leasehold.

04:25Freehold and leasehold.

04:26Cross lease and things.

04:28It's just a minefield.

04:31Good thing I've navigated a few property minefields before.

04:36Paul's got local knowledge.

04:38He knows the market.

04:39Ah, hello, hello.

04:41Hello.

04:41Good morning.

04:42We need help.

04:43So good to see you.

04:46Aren't you?

04:46Good to see you.

04:47Yeah.

04:48Welcome.

04:49Well, um...

04:53You're welcome.

04:54I'm so excited because you come from one of my favourite places in the world.

05:00Oh, it's good to hear.

05:00I love Scotland, but the Scotch definitely helps.

05:06At the moment, you're living central Auckland.

05:10Mount Wellington.

05:10Yeah, Mount Wellington.

05:11And so in your destination postcode?

05:14Surrounding suburbs.

05:15Yeah.

05:15Ellerslie, Mount Wellington, that kind of area would be perfect.

05:19What's important about that area to you?

05:21We've not got any family here in New Zealand.

05:23So our family's really the friends that we've picked up along the way.

05:26Yeah.

05:27And that's what's really important to us.

05:29And that's why, you know, some of the requirements in the house

05:32was an entertainment area.

05:34Yeah.

05:34Deck, garden.

05:35Anything else?

05:36Well, I would like a tree for a tree house.

05:40Do you hear that, Santa?

05:42So how much am I shopping with?

05:45Probably, we're looking 900s.

05:47Yeah.

05:48Yes, yes.

05:49If it was the perfect property, we could possibly go above it.

05:52But 9.50?

05:53I'd like a good challenge, James.

05:55Yeah, I know.

05:56I'm still holding my breath.

05:57Central Auckland.

05:57Yeah.

05:58Three bedrooms in the right-door flow.

06:01Are you up for this challenge, Paul?

06:04James, challenge accepted.

06:08We've sealed the deal.

06:09I've got to do it now, don't I?

06:10Yeah, absolutely.

06:12Cheers.

06:13Let's go shopping.

06:13The Dyers have a max budget of $950,000, which tightens the search in their preferred suburbs

06:21of Mount Wellington and Ellerslie.

06:23They're looking for three bedrooms and indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining.

06:27The path to finding the right home is very, really straightforward.

06:35As life moves on, so do our priorities.

06:39And what we look for in a home can change with each new chapter.

06:42For some, it's more about space.

06:44For others, less to manage.

06:46Whatever the reason, the key is knowing what matters most in the journey ahead.

06:54The tide began to turn for Lee and Larry back in 2016, when, with their two sons grown

07:00and gone, they watched holidaymakers drift by on yachts from their spacious Whangarei home.

07:06You see them all going past and you're thinking, why aren't they out there?

07:11I really enjoyed it out there.

07:14Did you bring the fishing lines?

07:16We never catch anything anyway.

07:18Oh, that's true, that's true.

07:19The couple thought they'd landed on their dream lifestyle.

07:22We built this wonderful place that we were going to retire to.

07:26When adventure called, house went on the market and we decided to go up to the Met and buy

07:34a boat up in the Met and sail around up there and bring the home.

07:40It wasn't long before they were soaking up everything the Mediterranean had to offer.

07:45Greek islands, the Turkish coastline, the food and the culture.

07:49The journey home wasn't all sunshine and roses.

07:53I'll have a rock.

07:54Yet the wonders of the open ocean left them utterly spellbound.

07:59When the dolphins come around the boat, they're just like torpedoes that are coming through

08:03the water and it was just, yeah, an amazing experience.

08:07So, we'll put in two to three bedrooms in Onihanga.

08:11After not one, but two epic voyages from Europe to Aotearoa and close to a decade of life at sea,

08:18Lee and Larry were ready to feel solid ground beneath their feet again.

08:21And how much are we going to spend?

08:27Well, at least for the time being.

08:29I'm probably going to go back to work full time, so we're looking for a place for the five years or so that I go back to work.

08:36But then we also want the flexibility in the new home that we can just lock and leave and go to Australia for our winters perhaps or sail up to the Pacific.

08:45But it's a nice little place that's got a garden out the front.

08:50In terms of picking the perfect postcode, that's still a work in progress.

08:54Perhaps around the Onihanga, Mount Halbert kind of areas.

09:00We've got family in Papataui too, so it would be nice to be close to family.

09:03I don't want to go to Papataui.

09:07I'm sorry, I'm not going to Papataui.

09:10Some of these things we haven't talked about.

09:12With the odd difference of opinion, charting a course to the perfect vault hole for these seasoned sailors might be easier said than done.

09:25Hi guys, nice to meet you.

09:28How are you?

09:29We need Jane's help to find us, the place that's going to grab our heart.

09:35You guys have been living the dream.

09:38How amazing.

09:39It has been an incredible 10 years of sailing the seas.

09:44So the time has come where you need to put down some roots in the soil, so to speak.

09:49Somewhere we can call home.

09:50We've had a little look around, but it's pretty difficult, so that's where you come into it.

09:58What do you need for your lifestyle?

10:01At least two bedroom, ideally three.

10:04I'd like to set up one of the rooms as a home office.

10:08I'd like a couple of bathrooms at least.

10:11Any deal breakers that I should be aware of?

10:13Not a deal breaker, but I want an open plan centre island kitchen, so that it kind of mimics the boat a little bit.

10:22We also did guide dog puppies before we went away.

10:25Puppy walking for the blind.

10:26Awesome.

10:27Larry might get back into doing that again, so a little bit of garden, I think.

10:32It must be hard giving those puppies away.

10:33Well, no, you get another one straight away.

10:36So how much money of yours have I got to spend?

10:39Well, we're looking at around about the million, preferably down the 900.

10:44But if something's really great, we can stretch it a little bit more.

10:50How stretchy am I stretching?

10:51Not very stretchy.

10:54Probably about 1.2.

10:55Oh, that's good.

10:571.2 would be...

10:58Don't worry about him.

11:00It would have to be something really special to stretch as far as 1.2.

11:04There's a lot out there in that price bracket and a lot of different properties.

11:08I think we just have to trust the process here and have an open mind.

11:12We're in your hands and looking forward to seeing what you bring for us.

11:15Time for me to find some land ahoy.

11:19Let's find stuff.

11:20OK, let's go.

11:21Let's go.

11:22Lee and Larry are after a two- to three-bedroom home to call their own.

11:27They want two bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and a small outdoor area.

11:33Their budget is somewhere between 900,000 and 1.2 million.

11:38Now I just need to find a home they're both going to fall in love with.

11:51Finding the right home without blowing the budget is always a challenge.

11:55It often means rethinking your wish list and being clever about compromise.

12:01I'm helping a whanau from Scotland find their very own three-bedroom slice of Kiwi paradise.

12:07And I'm guiding a pair of globe-trotting adventurers who've decided it's time to drop anchor.

12:15So how are you going with your family?

12:17I'm going to be honest, Jane, I've got my work cut out.

12:20Beautiful family.

12:21Absolutely love them.

12:23They've just got their citizenship.

12:25I've got a budget of 900,000 for a central city home.

12:30I know.

12:30Well, I've got an interesting dilemma.

12:33Great couple.

12:34Well, Larry is kind of around the 900,000 mark, whereas Lee is, like, quite comfortable at 1.2.

12:40Oh.

12:41Kind of feels like Mission Impossible, really, doesn't it?

12:44Well, we'll both have to devise a cunning plan to get these guys into the house that they want for the budget they have.

12:51That's our mission.

12:52Yes.

12:52You're going to leave now and do the Tom Cruise run?

12:55I can do the Tom Cruise run.

12:55Here we go.

13:04And my first mission, should I choose to accept it, is in Mount Wellington.

13:11With its green spaces, great shopping, and easy access to central Auckland, this suburb is a firm favourite with families.

13:21The average sale price here is around 960,000, just over the Dyer's upper limit.

13:27But where there's a will, there's a way.

13:32If you asked for a home that has yard, and we found some yard.

13:38Here it is.

13:40Oh, wow.

13:41Yeah.

13:42That looks great.

13:43Is that enough garage for you?

13:44The windows.

13:44Yeah.

13:45That's quite a good bit of garage.

13:46Yes.

13:47That could be my mind, Keefe.

13:49There's a tree, James.

13:51How are you feeling so far?

13:52Yes.

13:53I like it.

13:53Good.

13:53After you.

13:55This solid and generously sized three-bedroom home on a leafy residential street offers a light-filled living area looking out into a fully fenced yard.

14:07Perfect for Ginny the Lab.

14:09A separate dining room and double garage mean there's space for the whole family.

14:14The property isn't officially on the market yet, and the vendors are open to negotiation.

14:19The RV is just over a million, but there's a chance to nudge it a little closer to within Jim and Susan's reach.

14:25It's a nice-sized living room, isn't it?

14:28It's nice and spacious.

14:29Yeah.

14:30And you've got a lovely dining area as well, or a second living.

14:32Yeah.

14:34That's great.

14:34Just a mudge and that sitting in front of that.

14:38And the kitchen.

14:40Have a look around.

14:42I've got a good feeling about this one.

14:45Big yard.

14:46Tick that box.

14:47Got inside.

14:48It's light and airy, and Susan absolutely loved that.

14:52But are those bedrooms big enough?

14:56This could be your room, James.

14:58No cupboards away, so you'd need to put in the storage.

15:02This could be another bedroom.

15:04Yeah.

15:04It's a teeny wee wardrobe.

15:07Oh, my goodness.

15:08And another bedroom.

15:09Yeah.

15:11No sockets.

15:12No sockets.

15:13No power sockets.

15:14There's one there.

15:15One there.

15:15One power socket.

15:16I think this is maybe not quite big enough for the furniture that we have in our bedroom.

15:24Lots of storage space in the garage.

15:27I'm not confessing the garage.

15:28Not for clothes.

15:30It's a shame.

15:32OK.

15:33So let's go and give the bad news to Paul, then.

15:36Mm-hm.

15:39I'm so excited.

15:40We went inside, loved the yard, built a treehouse, nice and spacious.

15:45We loved the living room.

15:47Loved the light.

15:48Yeah.

15:48The size of it.

15:50We could see ourselves entertaining there.

15:52But the bedrooms were just too small.

15:54What does James think?

15:56Let's just go to the most important member of the family.

16:00Well, yeah, the bedrooms are too small.

16:03Looking forward to what we see next, though.

16:05Look at that.

16:05Yeah.

16:06Property number two.

16:07Come on.

16:08Let's go.

16:09Well, Paul, you called it.

16:11They weren't sold on the bedrooms, but everything else got the tick.

16:15Thanks, Jane.

16:16Here's hoping the next one's a better fit.

16:21With property prices in a holding pattern,

16:23and more homes hitting the market each day,

16:26there's never been a better time to be a cash buyer.

16:30And with a healthy nest egg from the sale of their last home,

16:33Lee and Larry are in a strong position to spot a bargain.

16:37Hi.

16:38No.

16:38This is why we need help.

16:41If they can agree on what that looks like.

16:45But I'm hoping we'll strike gold in Epsom,

16:48one of Tamaki Makauru's most sought-after suburbs.

16:51Its central location, heritage architecture,

16:54and abundance of gorgeous parks makes it easy to see why.

16:58An average house price tipping over $2.1 million

17:02means it's not for the faint-hearted.

17:06So Lee and Larry's million-dollar ballpark might seem like a stretch.

17:10But if you know where to look,

17:12there's still space to strike a deal,

17:14and this little townhouse tucked away in a private lane could be it.

17:20Wow.

17:21We're in the heart of Auckland,

17:23and if you do want to blast off overseas,

17:25then your home's going to be secure while you're away.

17:28So what are our first thoughts?

17:31Close to neighbours, but it's a great location.

17:34And when you get inside and shut the front door,

17:36you're tucked away, OK?

17:38See you inside.

17:39Ready, Larry?

17:43This easy-care lock-up-and-leave townhouse

17:45might be just the lucky break

17:47Lee and Larry have been waiting for.

17:51Inside, it's deceptively spacious.

17:53Three bedrooms, two bathrooms,

17:55and that open-plan kitchen they were hoping for.

17:58And out the back is a bonus they were probably not expecting.

18:02I'm confident that this place would fall

18:04within the range of their maximum budget,

18:06and in this part of town,

18:07it's definitely worth a closer look.

18:10Wow.

18:11Oh, wow, this really opens up, doesn't it?

18:14Nice and light.

18:15Nice and light, yeah.

18:17The tree out there is a nice outlook.

18:19Now, is this what you were expecting?

18:22No, no, not at all.

18:25Yeah.

18:25Like the kitchen.

18:26It's a bit bigger than the galley, isn't it?

18:29It's a big kitchen.

18:31Yeah.

18:31Should we go and check out the balcony?

18:33Yes.

18:33Yep, definitely.

18:34We love that.

18:37Hi.

18:38And that's all common area?

18:40Very nice outlook.

18:42Great space for a dog.

18:43Yeah.

18:44Mm-hmm.

18:44Well, I'm going to let you guys go and explore the rest of the house

18:48without me on your tail.

18:50I might get lost.

18:51Just hold up.

18:52All right.

18:52I'll find you.

18:53All right.

18:53Let's go.

18:54A nice view from the master bedroom, too.

19:01Looks like they're warming up now they're inside.

19:04Bedroom two, bedroom three.

19:07Smooth sailing from here, do you think, Jane?

19:09This is a nice size that we could turn into an office

19:11for when I'm working from home.

19:14Steady on, sailor.

19:15I'm not cracking the champagne just yet.

19:17I actually have no idea how this is going to go.

19:21I do want to get them a lock-up and leave

19:23because they are essentially travellers.

19:25But those who are used to having ocean on this side

19:28and ocean on this side,

19:30having neighbours on either side of them could be a challenge.

19:36Time for the moment of truth.

19:38Right.

19:39You too.

19:40Spill the beans.

19:42What are your thoughts?

19:43Love the location and the layout of it.

19:46Something tells me there's a bud coming.

19:50I'd like it a stand-alone place, actually.

19:55I just want that space where I've got my little bit of grass.

19:59It really ticks the box for me.

20:01Well, lucky I've got two other houses up my sleeve.

20:07Looks like Lee and Larry are also going to keep me on my toes.

20:11But this hunt isn't over, not by a long shot.

20:16The Daya Whānau moved to Aotearoa, New Zealand from Scotland eight years ago.

20:28They're done with renting and are ready to put down roots

20:30and make some memories in a home of their own.

20:34The first house we checked had loads of living space,

20:37but the bedroom's a bit on the snug side.

20:39I'm not getting dressed in the garage.

20:40So far, they've been searching close to home in Mount Wellington,

20:45but I reckon it's time to nudge them just a little outside of their comfort zone.

20:49So we're heading to the western side of central Auckland.

20:54New Windsor is about a half-hour drive from Mount Wellington,

20:57where the Dyers live now,

20:58but it's still in a fairly central spot.

21:00Just next to Mount Albert, it offers quiet streets and laid-back charm.

21:04And while the average house price sits at around £1.2 million,

21:08which might feel like a stretch,

21:11there's still smart buys to be found among the stock of classic 1960s homes.

21:15Well, I bet you're wondering why I brought you here.

21:20Outside the postcode?

21:22It is outside the postcode, you're right.

21:24But actually, I took a bit of a punt.

21:26When we're in Ellerslie, Mount Wellington,

21:29I'm almost certain we couldn't find what I'm about to show you here for your money.

21:35OK.

21:36OK.

21:37Oh, wow.

21:38Wow.

21:41Yeah, I love the look.

21:43Nice, isn't it?

21:44Yes.

21:44Look at those trees there.

21:46You'd certainly...

21:48Get a hammock in there.

21:49You'd get a hammock.

21:51A small tree house.

21:53This is your quintessential Kiwi home.

21:55I'm excited.

21:56Good.

21:57Yes.

21:57Let's take that excitement inside.

21:58Absolutely.

22:01This three-bedroom weatherboard beauty sits proudly on 600 square metres of freehold land.

22:07In a family-friendly street, it's move-in ready,

22:10with plenty of potential for a modern refresh.

22:12Plus, there's a generous backyard for Ginny the lab, and a separate garage.

22:19This could be the moment where opportunity knocks for one lucky buyer.

22:22Oh, wow.

22:28Wow.

22:29It's a nice wee room, isn't it?

22:31It's smaller than the other one, but it's still a nice wee space, isn't it?

22:35And, of course, there's the kitchen.

22:37I like the set-up of the kitchen, because it's all so open.

22:40This home is going to auction.

22:42Where it lands, we don't know, but definitely within the ballpark of your budget, that's for sure.

22:46Oh, yeah.

22:47Excellent.

22:47That's good news.

22:48Well, I guess I should leave you to it.

22:52We'll try not to change our minds.

22:53Good.

22:54OK.

22:54Fingers crossed.

22:55See you soon.

22:55Thank you, Paul.

22:56I like that idea of just extending the whole benchtop into there, and turning the whole kitchen

23:03around, almost.

23:05I'm rattled, because I love this home.

23:09It's gorgeous.

23:11But I just don't know if they're going to be able to get their head around the postcode,

23:14and what that means as far as schools are concerned.

23:18And I wonder if the wardrobes are going to be big enough on this one.

23:23It's going to be a bit deeper.

23:24Yep.

23:24So far, so good.

23:28I don't mean to be repetitive, but there's only one socket.

23:34I know I've got this thing about sockets.

23:37I think there's one behind the bed.

23:39Phew.

23:40I like my sockets.

23:41It's rude.

23:44I could see us looking here.

23:46I really could.

23:47Yeah.

23:47It's a really lovely house.

23:48But is it worth the compromise for being further again from all our friends?

23:53For this house?

23:56Possibly, maybe.

23:57Possibly, maybe.

23:58I don't know.

24:05Look at that.

24:06Ah, there he is.

24:08What do you think of the yard, James?

24:10Enough room?

24:11Yeah.

24:12Go on then.

24:14I was having a little bit of a conniption outside, to be honest.

24:19I've had the postcode in my head.

24:21Put me out of my misery.

24:22No, no, we like it.

24:23We really like the house, and we think the land that you get is amazing.

24:27Wow.

24:27Yes.

24:28Because we don't know the area, I think we'd have to have a bit of a drive around and check

24:32it out.

24:33Yeah.

24:34James, come on over here, mate.

24:36We need your opinion.

24:37Nice footwork.

24:38Look at that.

24:39What do you reckon, James?

24:40Is it working for you?

24:41Is it a winner?

24:42Yeah, I like it.

24:43Top of the list, super.

24:44It's a contender.

24:45Look forward to property number three.

24:46Yes.

24:47Come on.

24:48A bit forward to it.

24:48Yeah.

24:49Well, that went better than expected.

24:57Across the other side of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, I'm looking for a home with its foundations

25:02firmly on the ground.

25:04The first house had promise.

25:06Wow.

25:07But was missing a key feature.

25:08I just want that space where I've got my little bit of grass.

25:12So for house number two, I'm also going to change tack.

25:16We've got to switch it up completely, right?

25:18And Leigh's already spotted something she likes about this neighbourhood.

25:22There's a marina down right in front of you.

25:24Having Half Moon Bay Marina in the area is potentially a big bonus if Leigh and Larry

25:29can moor their boat there.

25:31And just a stone's throw away in the eastern reaches of the city lies Farm Cove, which is

25:38a tranquil, well-established suburb.

25:41The average house price sits around $1.75 million.

25:44But there are still pockets of potential for buyers on a tighter budget.

25:49And I've found a tidy brick and tile on a quiet street that might just cover all the bases.

25:55What are we thinking, team?

25:58Well, it's a complete house.

26:01Big tick.

26:02Can't wait to see inside it.

26:03Let's have a look.

26:05The solid 70s stunner has had a smart modern makeover inside.

26:10With three bedrooms, one bathroom, plus plenty of space for fostering guide dog puppies.

26:18It boasts an elevator view over wetlands, where a walkway takes you all the way to the sea.

26:24And with a sail by negotiation, I'm hoping we can strike a deal that keeps everyone smiling.

26:30Oh, wow.

26:34Oh, that's nice and bright, isn't it?

26:37And yeah, there's quite a view out there.

26:39Yeah.

26:41You're on your own now.

26:42Okay.

26:43This is nice.

26:45I like the bench top.

26:47Oh, wow.

26:50Look at that shower.

26:51Gee, that's nice and big.

26:53Oh, that's twosome.

26:54Certainly bigger than anything we had on the boat.

26:57Well, they're making all the right noises.

26:59I think I've nailed it, but I've said that before.

27:02This property is what they ordered.

27:06This is a freehold site.

27:07They've got this beautiful view.

27:10Nice look out to the mangroves and across that walkway.

27:15So on the street, though.

27:17There is only one bathroom, but it does have a separate toilet, so that might work for them.

27:23It's quite a bit of lawn for a dog.

27:25Yeah.

27:26You could have a barbecue here, actually.

27:29Hey, I'm feeling really good about this.

27:32Time to find out the verdict.

27:37Well, you've seen the whole house.

27:39You've circumnavigated the section.

27:41How are we feeling?

27:42It's a beautifully presented home.

27:45Nice and light and bright.

27:47And we would love to live close to Marina.

27:50But it's not speaking to me and saying, this is the one.

27:54OK.

27:55As they say, you've got to get the feels.

27:57Yeah.

27:58What about you, Larry?

27:59Have you got the feels?

28:00I like it as well.

28:02A next bathroom, I think, is a big factor.

28:05I was worried about that.

28:07Yeah.

28:07Really like three bathrooms.

28:09We're going up a bathroom now, aren't we?

28:12We may have to compromise a bit on the size of the land in order to get everything that you want inside the house.

28:19There's something out there for you.

28:20I can feel it in my bones.

28:23Both hands this time.

28:28Wow.

28:28These two are tough customers.

28:31I've got one more shot to find the perfect fit.

28:34And I think I've got just the place that could finally get the nod from both of them.

28:38Oh, hi, Nancy.

28:44Come in.

28:45Good to see you again.

28:45How do you?

28:46How do you?

28:47Thanks for coming and helping us out.

28:49As you know, we're new to the New Zealand housing market and we have no idea what we're doing.

28:53So we're looking for any guidance you can give us before we make that first purchase.

28:58Absolutely.

28:59The key thing would be do your due diligence.

29:01A property lawyer can help you work through that and make sure you're going in well informed on the property,

29:06regardless of its condition, before you commit to purchase.

29:10Could you give us some advice on that?

29:11You want to look at getting a pre-purchase inspection report.

29:14So something like a builder's report.

29:16That can be helpful in telling you a bit about the home, what construction materials were used.

29:21And it can highlight areas of potential pre-existing damage or gradual damage.

29:27Paul showed us a couple of properties already.

29:29And I know that one of them goes to auction.

29:31What do we need to do before?

29:33You may want to look at obtaining a limb report.

29:35This is information that the local council holds about the land, such as natural hazards,

29:41water services and drainage, and a record of title.

29:44This is property-specific information that can identify any restrictions on the property.

29:49And talk to your insurer before committing to that purchase,

29:52as different insurers will have different eligibility criteria.

29:55Finally, as another support resource, you've got the buyer's guide available for you online as well.

30:00That's been super helpful.

30:02Wonderful.

30:03I'm scouring Tamaki Makaurau to find Larry and Lee a place to finally drop anchor.

30:12And while the first two properties haven't quite hit the mark...

30:15A next bathroom, I think, is a big factor.

30:18I'm hopeful we'll find everything their hearts desire in house number three.

30:22So we're heading to Beechlands, just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.

30:28With beautiful beaches and Pine Harbour Marina on its doorstep, it's a gorgeous spot for my sailors to settle down and potentially have their yacht nearby.

30:37The average sale price here is just over 1.5 million, but with a variety of new developments springing up, there's every chance of finding something that fits the bill.

30:48All right.

30:52This is yours.

30:54We are joined on either side.

30:57I know that.

30:58I can see that.

30:59Larry and I talked about that this morning, that we realise that we all have to make compromises, so if it ticks all the other boxes, then perhaps that's not a big issue.

31:09All right, well, shall we just stop getting wet out here and actually go inside?

31:13Yeah, we should do.

31:13All right.

31:14Here we go.

31:15Why don't you come in out of the rain and warm the place up for you?

31:17Oh, good.

31:18Fantastic.

31:18Oh, that sounds good.

31:19Come on.

31:22This elegantly finished townhouse on a recently developed street is just four years old and comes with every modern convenience Lee and Larry could wish for.

31:31With four generous bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a private outdoor garden, there's more than enough room for guests and guide dog puppies alike.

31:43It's for sale by negotiation, but I've got a little bit of intel, so I think this could be the one that finally gives these intrepid travellers

31:52Oh, wow.

31:54that feeling of home they've been chasing.

31:56This is nice.

31:59Good.

32:01Jane was saying that you have a wee pochant for a kitchen island.

32:06Yes, yes, very much so.

32:08Tick, tick, yeah.

32:11And it's only just a moment's drive away from the marina.

32:14I know, yep.

32:15God, I'll never see him.

32:16He'll be down at the boat the whole time.

32:18Time for me to take Lee on a tour while the boys check out the guest wing.

32:22So, bedroom number one, which I thought would be the perfect office.

32:28Office, yes.

32:29Yep, I agree.

32:30Wow.

32:31Master.

32:32Master bedroom.

32:35Again, it's ticking the boxes.

32:37Yay.

32:37And on the street.

32:40Lovely size.

32:41Yeah.

32:41It's not small at all.

32:43Well, Lee seems to be loving it, but I wonder if the bathrooms are up to Larry's standards.

32:48Oh, yes.

32:51Oh, that's nice.

32:52I think everybody always dreams of having a good soak, whether it ever happens or not.

32:57Our bath is quite nice.

32:59Yeah.

32:59With some nice smellies in it.

33:00It's really lovely.

33:01Yeah.

33:01Oh, cool.

33:02How are you feeling, Jane?

33:06Out of all the feedback they've given me, this is exactly what they want.

33:10They don't know the price yet, though.

33:12And this is upper end, really, isn't it?

33:14Larry and Lee have a different upper end.

33:16But then if Lee loves the kitchen, because, you know, happy wife, happy life.

33:19Mm-hmm.

33:21I mean, what man's going to say no to that?

33:22Exactly.

33:23That's my strategy.

33:24I like it.

33:25Okay.

33:26It's a bloody good strategy.

33:30What do you think?

33:31Oh, it's lovely.

33:33It's a beautiful home.

33:34I could see myself here.

33:35I could see myself here as well.

33:38I'm curious to know whether it's in budget or not.

33:43I'm very curious.

33:44We won't know until we ask.

33:46Okay, let's go.

33:49Of course, I'm dying to know what you guys think of this one.

33:54Property number three.

33:56I love it.

33:57Really lovely.

33:59I just wonder if it's too big.

34:01Oh, come on.

34:03You're kidding me.

34:05A four-bedroom home, it doesn't feel like we're downsizing.

34:11Yeah, essentially, you're a three-bedroom upstairs.

34:13You've got an office downstairs if you take out the bed.

34:15A lovely separate wing for guests.

34:18Larry was already taking a bath.

34:19Oh, no.

34:20Excuse me?

34:21I liked it.

34:22I liked it.

34:22I liked the bathrooms.

34:24I like pretty well everything about it, actually.

34:27No, it ticks all the bottles.

34:29It really does.

34:30Is there a but?

34:32Price.

34:33Ah.

34:34What do you think it's worth?

34:35Maybe 1.3?

34:38The listing price is 1.175.

34:44I think it's quite a good price.

34:47It's your call now.

34:49It's your decision.

34:50Lots of thinking, too.

34:51Yes.

34:53I think you've found a winner here, Jane.

34:56I'm not counting my chooks yet, Paul, but here's hoping this is the one.

35:00But there's no time to rest, because we're off to see another house with my Scottish Kiwi

35:07whanau.

35:09The Dyers loved house, too.

35:11Oh, wow.

35:12But it was well outside of their stomping ground.

35:14So we're bringing it back closer to home.

35:18House number three is in Ellerslie, just around the corner from where they live now, and right

35:23where they want to be.

35:24The average sale price is just over 1.2 million, but you never know your luck.

35:28Hello.

35:29Hello.

35:30Hi.

35:30Oh, this is so lovely.

35:32I've been waiting to meet you guys.

35:34Good to see you again.

35:36Well, the good news is, football club, a few minutes away by foot.

35:41My hairdresser lives right there.

35:42That's most important.

35:43Absolutely, yes.

35:45We know this area really well, so, yeah, this feels really comfortable for us.

35:48And there's a nice family home for you guys to set your roots down.

35:52So, well, I think without further ado, we should probably head inside.

35:56What do you think?

35:56Yeah.

35:57Sounds good.

35:58Let's go.

35:58Right down the end of a private driveway, this hidden gem is an entertainer's dream.

36:06There's open-plan living, a freshly renovated kitchen, and a massive north-facing deck.

36:12With three good-sized bedrooms, there's plenty of space for them to grow into.

36:17And with auction day just around the corner, I'm hopeful this could be the place that they

36:21will get to call home.

36:25Oh, wow.

36:25Look at this garden.

36:26Now, this is a decent deck.

36:30Yes, it is.

36:31Yeah.

36:31Yes.

36:32I like that it comes straight into the deck as well.

36:34It's like a nice welcome spot.

36:35Yeah.

36:36Treehouse.

36:37Doghouse.

36:38Yep.

36:39Yeah.

36:40This is great.

36:41It's a very good start.

36:43Yeah.

36:44Good start.

36:45Should we go and have a look inside?

36:45Yeah, please.

36:46Yeah.

36:51Wow.

36:52Nice.

36:53It's a wooden floor.

36:54And if you wanted to get fancy, you could always put some French doors or something.

36:59We'll give it ideas.

37:01We'll give it ideas.

37:02I love a French door.

37:03Yeah.

37:04Probably best to show you the rest of the house.

37:05Yeah, that's probably a good idea.

37:07Yeah.

37:09I like this new kitchen.

37:10Mm.

37:12Can you imagine this here?

37:13I could stand here drinking my glass wine.

37:1610 out of 10.

37:17This is a good-sized room.

37:20Yeah.

37:20It's a good-sized.

37:22Good space.

37:23Yeah.

37:23Good cupboard.

37:24Yep.

37:24Sockets both sides.

37:25Nice and light.

37:27Got our sockets.

37:27You got your sockets.

37:30Oh, nice.

37:33Look at how massive that shower is.

37:35I can't believe that's huge.

37:37We'd never get you out of that shower under there.

37:39Well, that's a bonus.

37:43Nice.

37:44Yeah.

37:44I really like it.

37:46I really like it, too.

37:47Praise.

37:48That's the only thing I'm worrying about.

37:49Oh, I know.

37:50Yes.

37:51I'm waiting for the hammer to fall on that one.

37:54But we'll find out.

37:55Yeah.

37:56Hey, I think you've nailed this.

37:58Oh, thank you, Jane.

37:59I seem to have quite good luck when you turn up.

38:02Oh, I feel the same.

38:03My lucky charm.

38:04You're my Paul the Four-Leaf Clever.

38:07I quite like that.

38:08It's got a room to it.

38:10Let's go and sell them a house.

38:11Come on.

38:14How did you get on?

38:17The living area hasn't got the wow of the first house you showed us.

38:21But I think the kitchen and the bedrooms totally make up for it.

38:25And obviously that deck.

38:26That huge deck.

38:27And the sockets.

38:28And the sockets.

38:29And we like it.

38:30Yeah.

38:32We're just a little bit worried about the price, though.

38:34Look, it is an auction.

38:37Really, the window around this home could land at maybe around that $9.50, which is slightly

38:44above what you'd like to spend.

38:45We can't predict what's going to happen.

38:48You don't know until you try.

38:50True.

38:51Yeah.

38:51Why not give it a crack?

38:52Exactly.

38:53Yeah.

38:53What do you reckon, Jane?

38:54Should we give it a crack?

38:56Yeah, I want to.

38:57This could be your new home.

38:59Yeah.

39:00How are you feeling?

39:01A bit nervous, no?

39:02A bit nervous.

39:04Another set of happy house hunters.

39:07Nice work, buddy.

39:09Fingers crossed.

39:10This could be the place where their next chapter begins.

39:21Wherever you are on your property journey, choosing the right home for the next chapter

39:25can be anything but straightforward.

39:29But eventually, you find your own way of navigating the obstacles, whatever they may be.

39:35Lee and Larry want to move from their boat to dry land.

39:38And apart from a slight hesitation from Lee, house three seemed to really hit the mark.

39:44Oh, here's Jane.

39:46Hello.

39:46Here I am.

39:46How are you?

39:47How are you?

39:48How are you?

39:49Oh, very good.

39:49Very good.

39:50Very good, yeah.

39:51Oh, this weather today is crazy.

39:53I was thinking of you last night, hunkering down in the yacht.

39:57Everything okay?

39:57She handles the sort of weather perfectly.

40:00Oh, good to hear.

40:01I'm dying to know how I did after our little tour of the three.

40:08Three properties that I showed you this week.

40:10Property number one.

40:14Quite nice and spacious inside.

40:15It was spacious.

40:16But I felt a bit sort of crammed in either side of us.

40:21Yep.

40:21Now, property number two.

40:25I liked it because it was standing by itself.

40:28But only one bathroom was a big one for me.

40:31I'd like two if I can.

40:33Okay.

40:36Property number three.

40:40I can't get property number three out of my head.

40:43Yes!

40:44It's absolutely everything I wanted, except it's four bedrooms.

40:51What's an extra bedroom amongst friends?

40:54An extra bedroom isn't the be-all and end-all of everything.

40:56It is a good problem to have.

40:57Yep.

40:58And then, of course, the price.

41:00That was, oh, not what I was thinking.

41:03I could tell.

41:03Thousands less.

41:04Lots of thousands less.

41:06Oh, I'm thrilled to know that one of the properties really resonated with you guys.

41:09The agent rang me this morning to see what your interest level was.

41:13We are very interested.

41:14We're very interested.

41:15Okay.

41:15Yes.

41:15I think we'd have to do a little bit more homework on the marina.

41:19If they do get any offers, would you like me to keep you in the loop?

41:22I think that would be a good idea.

41:24All right.

41:24Thank you very much for all your help.

41:26It's been really good fun this week.

41:29Yeah, you've definitely kept me on my toes.

41:31Here's to your next adventure, wherever that may be.

41:34Cheers.

41:36They're not quite ready to put pen to paper just yet.

41:39But the good news is, after looking at a variety of options, Lee and Larry are much clearer

41:45on what they really want and where they want to be.

41:49The daia whānau want a place to call home in Aotearoa.

41:54House 1 showed potential, but had one sticking point.

41:57The bedrooms are too small.

42:00House 3, on the other hand, seemed to tick all the boxes.

42:04Hello.

42:05Hello there.

42:05Hello.

42:06How are you?

42:07I'm excited.

42:09Oh, good.

42:09How are you going?

42:10I'm excited.

42:12We're nervous.

42:13OK.

42:13Right.

42:14I reckon we should unpack all this.

42:16Yeah, OK.

42:16Don't worry, the session's free.

42:19Hopefully, it won't cost you too much, if you know what I mean.

42:22Yeah.

42:23Talk me through property number one.

42:25Property number one was within the area that we're already in, which that was great.

42:29And there was definitely that wow factor when we arrived with the big yards and the lovely

42:34big windows.

42:36Unfortunately, the bedrooms were just a little bit small and not any built-in storage, so

42:41we kind of discounted it initially.

42:44Initially.

42:44But we re-evaluated after the second viewing, and we thought, well, we could turn that third

42:50bedroom into a dressing room, so we could put cupboards in there for all the clothes.

42:55When you start to move furniture around and imagine yourself in a space, that's a good emotional

43:00connection.

43:01It is.

43:02Yeah.

43:02And then I surprised you with a bit of a journey outside of your postcode in your comfort zone.

43:12Talk us through property number two.

43:14Loved the house, loved the land, but I think it underlined how important the postcode was

43:21for us, like being near our friends, our Kiwi family, and it wasn't until we saw that second

43:26house that really secured that for us.

43:29Yes, yeah.

43:30It's good to have that confirmation of where you know you need to be.

43:36That segues really nicely into property number three, because property number three is a short

43:41walk to the postcode.

43:42It is a very short walk, yes.

43:44We liked property number three.

43:48Very much.

43:49It was that welcoming deck and the entertaining space and being able to have friends over.

43:54It's really close to everything, so it's, yeah, pretty ideal.

43:58So, if we park property number two and we've got property number one and property number three,

44:05was there a conclusion between those two properties?

44:09Yes and no.

44:09Well, we're actually going to go to auction on Tuesday for property number three.

44:14Yeah.

44:14So we're trying to get our ducks in a row here.

44:16Fantastic.

44:16At that moment.

44:17Yeah.

44:17And if that doesn't work out, we're looking at property one as well.

44:23I think that's the first time on the show I've actually had a win and a back-up win.

44:30Yeah.

44:31Oh, well, we're glad to do it for you.

44:33I hope you can make Tuesday.

44:34Yeah, I hope you can make Tuesday.

44:39The Dyers gave it a good go at the auction for house number three, but it wasn't their day in the end.

44:45They decided to move on from property number one, but that's not the end of their house hunting journey.

44:51They've just bought a three-bedroom home in Mount Wellington with plenty of entertaining space

44:55and a dog park just over the road for Ginny.

44:58Here's to the Dyers' next exciting chapter.

45:00As for Lee and Larry, house number three didn't quite seal the deal,

45:09and their search is on pause while they take a break in Australia.

45:12When they return, they'll be ready to hit the ground running with fresh eyes

45:16and a real sense of what home could look like.

45:25Looking for a new home?

45:27Make sure you check out the AA Insurance Home Buyer's Guide.

45:30Live a little freer.

45:34Next time...

45:36Hello!

45:37Two women looking to start fresh.

45:40Very, very excited, but a little bit nervous.

45:43In some of the most stunning areas Tamaki Makoto has to offer.

45:47Wow, look at that view.

45:48Oh, my goodness.

45:49You'll see view.

45:50With a few surprises along the way.

45:53It's just incredible.

45:54This is the house that keeps on delivering.

45:56They're each ready to find the place where their next adventure begins.

46:01Go Paul.

46:02All round, come on.

46:02Yeah, yeah, yeah.

46:03Go Paul.

46:04Go Paul.

46:05Go Paul.

46:06Go Paul.

46:07Go Paul.

46:08Go Paul.

46:09Go Paul.

46:10Go Paul.

46:11Go Paul.

46:12Go Paul.

46:13Go Paul.

46:14Go Paul.

46:15Go Paul.

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