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 where I was born and bred. It’s where I started my business, am raising my family, and put down roots. I know these streets. I know the people. And I know how much potential this place has for first-home buyers.

Location that works for real life

Lower Hutt gives you the best of both worlds: close enough to Wellington for an easy commute, but with more space, less stress, and a much lower price tag. Whether you’re heading into the city for work or working locally, everything’s close, easy, and well connected.

The Hutt Valley train line runs right through the region, making commuting into Wellington CBD fast and reliable — especially from suburbs like Taita, Naenae, and Waterloo. You can skip the traffic and be in the city in under 20 minutes.

More home for your money

Compared to Wellington City, your money stretches further here. That could mean an extra bedroom, a bit of outdoor space, or just a more comfortable mortgage. For first-home buyers, that breathing room matters.

Everything you need is close

You don’t have to wait for Lower Hutt to catch up — it’s already happening. We’ve got schools, parks, cafes, transport, sport centres, and more. Places like Taita, Naenae and Wainuiomata are on the rise, with real investment and real community backing them.

Check out some of the projects set for development here.

Why we build here

I started Faisandier Group because I wanted to help people get into their first home without the usual hassle and confusion.

We’re not some big out-of-town developer. We’re local — and proud of it.

We build here because we live here. We know the land, we know what locals need, and we care about what we’re putting into the community. When you buy from us, you’re not just buying a house — you’re joining a neighbourhood we’re proud to be part of.

Built for first-home buyers

We focus on building quality homes that are:

• Affordable and low-maintenance
• Sold at a fixed price — no surprises, no bidding wars
• Designed for how real people live
• Backed by a team that’s here to help from start to finish

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We’ve helped hundreds of buyers take that first step. We’d love to help you too.

If you’ve been asking yourself “are townhouses a good investment?” — the answer in Lower Hutt is a confident yes. Our homes are built to hold long-term value, with smart design and strong rental appeal.

Make 2025 the year you buy

With interest rates easing and more homes becoming available, it’s a good time to make your move. If you’re just starting out, or ready to go, we’re here to walk you through it.

Get in touch today — your first home could be closer than you think.