Alex Frino, Professor of Economics at the University of Wollongong says the current climate could be a good time for first home buyers

Brendan Crabb
Updated April 15 2021 - 12:34am, first published July 1 2020 - 4:00am
PROPERTY: Ms Fairhurst and Mr Fetterplace bought a four-bedroom house in Bellambi (pictured), believing it to be a real growth area, and because they "wanted to be as close to the beach as possible". Pictures: Supplied
PROPERTY: Ms Fairhurst and Mr Fetterplace bought a four-bedroom house in Bellambi (pictured), believing it to be a real growth area, and because they "wanted to be as close to the beach as possible". Pictures: Supplied

Jessica Fairhurst and fiancé Daniel Fetterplace bought their first home at the start of March, just before the COVID-19 pandemic really took hold.

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Brendan Crabb

Brendan Crabb

Illawarra property reporter

I'm a member of ACM's national property team, covering the Illawarra and South Coast. Based in Albion Park, NSW, I write about exciting, interesting or just downright quirky properties that have been listed for sale, major sales, market trends, auctions and more. One of my favourite aspects of being a journalist is I believe everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

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