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We publish a ‘small spaces’ special every year, and homes and apartments have usually been the focus. But that doesn’t quite cut it in 2017, with Kiwis now living in more varied abodes than ever before. In the current housing market, people have no choice but to find alternatives to the quarter-acre dream and I really admire how the homeowners in this issue have done just that, creating clever housing solutions they love and sharing their stories to inspire others. But if it’s a family home in the city you need, don’t give up! First, accept the market. There’s no point wasting energy on factors you can’t change. Then, lower your expectations and treat your first purchase as a stepping stone. House hunt in areas you may have thought of as…
