If you have time enter online competitions at winstuff.co.nz. Also if there’s a competition in the paper or on a chocolate wrapper enter it. I have won loads of stuff over the years. From prams to make up, label clothing and more. Lucky Break and That’s Life are very generous and have sent me cheques […]
Share a house with others. Communal living can be fun and will slash living costs. Or take in borders. Out of town students looking for a stable domestic environment.
I cut my rent in half by flatting with an old high school friend and some other people. At the same time I recently had a 25% pay rise because I changed jobs, so I am saving at a much better rate.
Be trendy. Buy a warehouse, convert part of it into residential accommodation and rent out the rest. That way you get a roof over your head and income. Many businesses like the security of having someone living on the property. Buy the shell and finish the interior yourself on a pay as you go basis. […]
Having trouble paying your rates? Low income earners may be eligible for a rates rebate. See this website for details, Rate rebate. Some councils also let you defer rates payments until the property is sold. You have to pay interest on the balance and there may be some establishment costs, but it is there for […]
Looking around our home, I realise most of the furniture is recycled. My husband made the dining table out of planks from his Dad, the chairs don’t match but I painted them all the same. When my mother in law downsized, I painted all the garden furniture which she had no need for. The lounge […]
Live in a motor home/bus, van etc and join the assoc to get tips about places where you can still camp for free.
Receive accommodation in return for work. I know of one person who lives in a sea-side property rent free. In return for free rent they do two days landscaping work on the property, mowing lawns, etc. As a result they live in a modern cottage with a fantastic outlook and don’t pay a cent! – […]
There are lots of listing services for those looking for house sitters or wanting to swap their property with others in places near and far. House swapping is a great way to get cheap accommodation and have someone look after your house while you are away. Have a look at Home Exchange, and Holswap but there are […]
It’s possible to cut travel costs and enjoy driving free rental cars and camper vans in New Zealand by checking out the online transfer deals. Most of the time drivers also receive a free tank of petrol! How does this work? Rental car companies need to reposition their fleet for new hires and usually spend […]