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Spotlight on Canterbury, local property market insights
Trade Me data shows Canterbury defying the property cooldown, with high demand for big homes and great townhouse deals.
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The Canterbury property market is defying the national cooldown with strong buyer demand and tight supply. Regional asking prices are up 3.3% year-on-year, as property searches increase while new listings fall.
Demand for large homes (5+ bedrooms) is particularly high, with prices jumping 19%. Conversely, an influx of new townhouse developments has caused prices for smaller 1-2 bedroom properties to fall 8%, creating excellent opportunities for first-home buyers and downsizers in the region.
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Canterbury property market defies national cooldown
The regional picture: Canterbury vs. Aotearoa
Demand is up, supply is down
Market breakdown: Premium homes vs. townhouse supply
A surge in new-build supply is giving first-home buyers more accessible, cost-effective options.
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