Relocating a 1970s house helps Taranaki first-home buyers

Sunday 18 October 2026 · 1 outlet · 2 reports · updated Mon 19 Oct, 6:14am

Martin and Jess Cudmore are relocating a 1970s house to a Taranaki farm to provide a home for their family. The $195,000 project involves significant renovation work to turn the pre-loved property into a suitable first home.

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First reported by Stuff, Sun 18 Oct, 8:30pm · 2 reports from 1 outlet over 10 hours

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‘Pre-loved house’ for $195k and a lot of sweat equity makes a great first home (opens in new tab)
- Moving Houses: Relocating a '70s home for first-home buyers (opens in new tab) Mon 19 Oct, 6:14am