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The Waikato housing market: exploring suburb hotspots

The Waikato region is experiencing huge growth – these are the suburbs to watch.

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The Waikato housing market is booming, with property searches tripling as buyers from Auckland and Tauranga seek better value and a high quality of life.

Key hotspots include:

- Cambridge: A popular town with excellent schools and amenities.

- Flagstaff and Rototuna: Desirable northern suburbs with average prices over $1 million.

- Te Awamutu: Offers the best value with an average house price of $660,000.

The region provides an affordable, centrally located alternative to major cities.

1. Cambridge

2. Flagstaff

3. Rototuna

4. Whangamata

5. Chartwell

6. Whitianga

7. Te Awamutu

8. Hamilton East

The Hamilton gardens sits on the edge of Hamilton East and the Waikato river.

9. Raglan

10. Hillcrest

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