So often I talk about investment from an Auckland perspective because that’s where I’m based and that’s where I’m most familiar. However, I’m lucky enough to have some strong working relationships across the country - in particular Christchurch. So here’s a slightly different perspective for a change.
For many of us, living in Auckland can be challenging. Sure, there's plenty to enjoy about our largest city, but that comes at a price - namely, the comparably high cost of living.
According to interest.co.nz's report for September, first home buyers in Auckland are starting to have an easier time in terms of affordability, though not by much.
Everybody talks about the housing situation in Auckland as if it is the only one in the country, but New Zealand property has far more to it than just the City of Sails, but what about the regional property market?
With all the headline space Auckland takes up in the property pages, you'd be forgiven for thinking there were even any houses left outside the City of Sails.
Auckland has been the go-to place for everyone from first home buyers to investors.
It’s a pretty well-known fact that Auckland’s property market has been on a strong price growth trajectory.
Struggling to keep up with property prices? At the rate they've been rising, we can hardly blame you!
In the Auckland region we have a shortage of properties for sale, high immigration, and money coming in from China. All of these factors along with low interest rates and increased rating valuations will fuel further house price appreciation through the first half of 2015.