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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.
AI summary
Canterbury's property market is bucking the national winter slowdown, demonstrating unique resilience and growth. While other centres see price drops, Canterbury's average asking price held steady at $723,800, with +4.8% annual growth, offering stability for sellers and value for buyers.
The rental market is also robust, with a +5.5% year-on-year increase pushing the median weekly rent to $580. This provides landlords with strong yields, though tenants face increased competition for available properties.
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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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