Spotlight on Canterbury, local property market insights

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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.

Emma Bacon
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The Canterbury property market is defying the national cooldown, with asking prices up 3.3% year-on-year. Strong buyer demand, with searches up 10%, is outpacing a drop in new listings, creating a competitive environment for buyers.

A key trend is the split in property types. Prices for large 5+ bedroom homes have surged 19%, while an influx of new townhouses has seen prices for 1-2 bedroom properties fall 8%, creating great opportunities for first-home buyers.

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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Emma Bacon Emma Bacon