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Buyer thrilled to 'put her roots down' in Rotorua

Stephanie Arthur-Worsop
By Stephanie Arthur-Worsop
News Director, Rotorua Daily Post·Rotorua Daily Post·
18 Jan, 2018 07:59 PM2 mins to read

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When Carole Taylormoved to Rotorua a year ago she knew she wanted to buy a home and "set her roots down".

At the end of December she made that wish a reality, winning a multi-offer on a Fairy Springs house.

"I started looking at what was on offer as soon as I moved here. I was able to work out which areas I wanted to live in and what types of properties were selling," Taylor said.

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"Then last month I saw this house on Trade Me and called the agent who told me that day was the deadline for applications so I made up my mind there and then to put my application in."

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She said being in a multi-bid offer was "a bit scary, but exciting".

"It was amazing finding out I had won. I've never won anything this big before. I couldn't believe it.

"It's nice to be able to put my roots down in Rotorua. I've always wanted to move to Rotorua because I've got family here."

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Carole Taylor is pleased she's been able to "put her roots down" in Rotorua. Photo/Ben Fraser
Carole Taylor is pleased she's been able to "put her roots down" in Rotorua. Photo/Ben Fraser

Taylor said the price she paid for the property was "fair and a true reflection of the market".

"The people I dealt with made the whole process so easy, especially because I didn't know what I was doing. They were so helpful and friendly.

"I wouldn't have wanted to wait any longer to buy a house, not the way the market is at the moment."

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