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Eco-home frenzy: the skyrocketing demand for sustainable living
This beautiful eco-home sparked a bidding frenzy as Kiwi buyers increasingly search for energy-efficient features
24 March 2026
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Kiwi buyers are increasingly seeking sustainable homes, driving a surge in demand for energy-efficient features. A renovated Three Kings eco-home recently sold for $1.561 million, attracting intense interest for its passive design, solar panels, and double glazing.
This trend is reflected in Trade Me search data, which shows significant year-on-year increases for keywords like:
- 'Off-grid' (up 68%)
- 'Solar' (up 67%)
- 'Double glazing' (up 60%)
These features appeal to a broad audience looking to lower living costs.
Red bookshelf and fireplace in eco home
A 'green' property in all senses
The architectural designer was careful to reuse as many materials as he could in the renovation to avoid construction waste, reusing the bricks and timber from the original 1940s home in the garden.
Eddie converted the former living room into an attractive, spacious kitchen
The home which had a $1.25 million CV sold at auction for $1.561 million
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