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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 region is a property hotspot, with searches on Trade Me tripling, driven by buyers from Auckland and Tauranga seeking better value and a desirable lifestyle.
Popular suburbs offer a range of prices:
- Cambridge and Rototuna are sought-after for their amenities, with average prices around $900k.
- Flagstaff is one of the most expensive, exceeding $1 million.
- Te Awamutu provides the best value at an average of $660k.
Overall, the Waikato presents more affordable housing options compared to major cities.
1. Cambridge
2. Flagstaff
3. Rototuna
4. Whangamata
5. Chartwell
6. Whitianga
7. Te Awamutu
8. Hamilton East
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9. Raglan
10. Hillcrest
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