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Winter spotlight on Canterbury: Resilience and growth in the garden city
Canterbury’s property market bucks national trends with steady house prices and strong rental demand this winter.
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Canterbury's property market is bucking national winter trends, showing strong resilience and growth. While other main centres see prices fall, the region's average asking price is stable at $723,800, up 4.8% year-on-year.
The rental market is also robust, with the median weekly rent climbing 5.5% annually to $580, contrasting with declines in Auckland and Wellington. This stability offers predictable conditions for buyers and strong rental yields for landlords, driven by high local demand.
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What this means for those looking to buy or rent in Ōtautahi and surrounding areas
For buyers and homeowners:
Market stability and relative value make the Canterbury region attactive for those looking for, and selling property.
For landlords and investors:
For tenants:
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