Nick Hanson, like many others his age, had a dream of owning his own home.
A self-described yes man, he "knuckled down", took every job he could and at the end bought his first property at the age of 25.
It is a decision that's paid off well personally for Mr Hanson, who enjoys the regional lifestyle, but with a recent flood of investor interest in regional markets, it could also pay off financially.
