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Is the South the new North?
Kiwi migration trends south.
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A significant internal migration trend shows more Kiwis moving to the South Island, driven by lifestyle changes and the search for affordable housing. The property price gap between the islands has narrowed dramatically, from over $350,000 to just $182,000.
This shift is boosting the southern property market. Canterbury is a key hotspot with a 7% annual increase in listing views, while the South Island overall sees more listings and buyer interest than the North.
The great Kiwi migration
The price gap is closing
Canterbury is calling
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