‘Those four years really counted’: Couple’s drastic move to buy dream home in Sydney

News.com.au - 12/04
A family of six slept in one bedroom for four years in a desperate attempt to save money during the cost of living crisis.

A family of six slept in one bedroom for four years in a desperate attempt to save money during the cost of living crisis.

Avelima Satiu, 34, and her partner Chris had a combined income of $200,000 but moved in with family to save for a house in southwest Sydney.

Ms Satiu said they moved in with family for one reason: to “save money,” and they managed to save a staggering amount.

“Those four years really counted,” Ms Satiu told news.com.au.

Ms Satiu said living out of one room for four years with her children was one of the biggest mental and physical challenges she’s ever faced.

“My husband and I managed to save $150,000 so we could build and furnish our dream house. We started with no savings and we also didn’t have a guarantor,” she explained.

“We looked at the bigger lifestyle elements of our lives and made big changes so we could make all of this happen.”

She's now sharing how she saved on TikTok. Picture: Supplied
The couple have four children. Picture: Supplied

Australia is experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, and Sydney remains the most expensive city in the country.

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