Victorian family share how they bought dream home that was ‘out of reach'
A year ago, father of two Corey Le, 34, thought homeownership was out of reach, with the average price of a home in Australia now passing $1 million.
Le said despite he and his wife working full-time jobs, the couple were unable to get on top of their savings, saying they were only able to make ends meet.
That was until Le joined Airtasker, an online marketplace that enables users to outsource everyday tasks to people looking to earn extra money.
Le and his wife took on extra cleaning tasks, outside their full-time jobs, enabling them to save $60,000 for a house deposit within 12 months.
They purchased their first home in Packenham in regional Victoria this year.
Le said some days he would start at 3.30am and work till 10pm, but he says it was all worth it.
'We created Airtasker to help people realise the value of their skills,' CEO and Founder of Airtasker, Tim Fung, said.
'When you're able to turn time and talent into real income, things like home ownership become a plan, not just a dream.
'Never before has there been so much flexibility when it comes to earning an income and unlocking opportunity.
'Every task completed is a step closer to helping people reach their goals, like saving for a home or a holiday.'
Since buying their home, Le and his wife have been able to quit their full-time jobs and start their own cleaning business, with the aim of paying the mortgage off quicker.
Top-earning tasks for those looking to earn an extra income:
Fence Construction - $957
Landscape Gardeners - $798
Painter - $653
Roof Tiling - $490
Gutter Cleaning - $387
Pool Cleaning - $369
Videography - $280
General Business and Admin - $280
Mechanic - $241
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