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🏡 Why Lower Hutt Is the Best Place to Buy Your First Home
If you’re thinking about getting into your first home, I reckon there’s no better place to do it than right here in Lower Hutt. This is...
Sam Faisandier
Jun 162 min read


A Friendly Corner of Waterloo: Exploring the Vision Behind 53 Brook Street
Ever wondered what goes into designing a place that feels like home before it’s even built? At Faisandier Group, we’re thrilled to offer...
Simon Faisandier
May 302 min read


🏡 Your First Home Buyer Guide – 2025 Edition
Buying your first home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Faisandier, we’ve helped hundreds of people in the Hutt take that first step —...
Dan Green
May 302 min read


Why Buying Off the Plans Might Be a Smart Move
For some people, the idea of buying a home that isn’t built yet sounds a bit scary — I get it. No walls to walk through, no kitchen to...
Sam Faisandier
May 272 min read


Wellington Home Buyers: What Inflation & Interest Rates in 2025 Mean for You
At Faisandier Group, we understand that buying a property—whether it’s your first home or an investment—is a significant step. With...
Simon Faisandier
Feb 123 min read


How 3 Young Kiwi Couples Turned Their Homeownership Dreams Into Reality
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re sharing the inspiring stories of three couples who sat down with us to...
Simon Faisandier
Feb 125 min read


Market Turnaround? 2 Compelling Graphs
If you need convincing that we’ve reached the bottom of the market, look no further than these two graphs: Let’s breakdown how each graph...
Hausia Siale
Aug 22, 20232 min read


How to Find the Best New Build Deal on Trade Me
The best property deals on Trade Me are hiding in plain sight. But to find them you’ll need a strategy. Here’s three simple tricks to...
Hausia Siale
Jul 12, 20232 min read


3 Most Common Completed Townhouse Myths
There’s a mysterious new type of property that’s selling like hot cakes right now… And before 2023—it barely even existed. What is it?...
Hausia Siale
Jun 21, 20232 min read


The 5 Best Questions to Ask at New Build Open Homes
Have you ever left an open home feeling like there was something you forgot to ask? What are the neighbours like? What is the floor area?...
Hausia Siale
Jun 14, 20233 min read


Faisandier Group Reveals: Lower Hutt's Housing Inventory Plummets by 20%, First-Time Home Buyers Fee
If you’ve felt a shift in the market in the last couple of months, you're not alone. In the past 70 days total listings in Lower Hutt...
Hausia Siale
May 31, 20232 min read


Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding Resident Societies in Wellington: FAQs Answered
I talk to a lot of buyers who are getting started and there's one thing question that nearly all of them ask: 'What is a Resident...
Hausia Siale
May 10, 20232 min read


Crack the Code to First Home Buying: Expert Tips for Wellington First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home in Wellington can be a daunting task. As a first-time buyer, you might not know where to start or what to expect....
Hausia Siale
Apr 19, 20232 min read


The 3 dream team picks you must have when buying a new build.
🚨 Spoiler alert—Your know-it-all uncle is not one of them. Thinking about buying a house in 2023? You’re going to need a dream team....
Hausia Siale
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Life in Wainuiomata
Wainuiomata is one of Lower Hutt's most underrated suburbs. Mountain bike tracks, scenic walks, parks & play grounds, sports grounds, the...
Hausia Siale
Mar 29, 20232 min read


How to Choose Your Perfect Townhouse
I was asked last week during a viewing, “Which townhouse is the best in the development?” I hesitated for a moment then answered,...
Hausia Siale
Mar 17, 20232 min read


4 Things I Learnt Buying an Existing Home
The 'Kiwi dream' — Image Source When I bought my home, I wanted what many first home buyers want. The 3 bedroom, standalone house on a...
Hausia Siale
Feb 9, 20233 min read


4 Unexpected Benefits of Higher Interest Rates 🙃
Firstly, I just want to make this clear. High interest rates mostly suck! The higher the rate, the higher your mortgage repayments....
Hausia Siale
Jan 18, 20232 min read


Build a Trademe Price Tracking Tool in 17 Minutes
With over 75% more listings on Trademe than this time last year, it’s not easy keeping tabs on your options. In Lower Hutt alone, there’s...
Hausia Siale
Dec 21, 20222 min read


7 Baby Steps to Buy a New Build in 2023
Buying a house isn’t easy, especially right now. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by: Inflation OCR hikes Property market instability Tough...
Hausia Siale
Dec 12, 20224 min read
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