National average house asking price just under $1m
The average asking price for a house for sale in October was a little shy of $1 million at $993,135, Realestate.co.nz says.
Ten regions hit a 14-year record-high average asking price.
The figures are based on listings on Realestate.co.nz which had its second-largest month of the year with 1.35 million visitors to the site.
Central Otago Lakes district had the biggest increase in asking price, up 41.9 per cent from October 2020 to reach $1,423,038. Read more here.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.5% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.3% Hmm, maybe?
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10.2% Yes!
Carols @ Carisbrook School Hall - Christmas Eve, 7pm
Carols @ Carisbrook
Christmas Eve 7pm
Christmas - Then & Now - From Bethlehem to Dunedin
Family Friendly - All Welcome
Supper provided
Carisbrook School Hall - Cr Surrey St & South Rd
Arranged by Caversham Baptist Church ph 4558566
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