Your local property report This report covers your local suburbs of , Ashhurst, Awapuni, , , , Highbury, , Kelvin Grove, Milson, Palmerston North, Roslyn, , , West End and Westbrook.

June 2019

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What’s happening in our local property market

Recent Sales (12 months)

At LJ Hooker Palmerston North our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make confident decisions about property - whether you are buying, selling, investing or renting. We have created this report which details local market conditions and how property is performing in your area which at times can be very different to the combined performance of the capital cities. Let us help you stay on top of changes in your local property market every month.

Across our local market, we have seen 1,692 properties listed 14.5% across 41 individual sales with a median of $332,000. for sale, over the past 12 months, which is higher than the same time last year. This has impacted sales with 1,819 taking The most traded suburb for homes in our area has been place over the past 12 months. Looking at the market, the best Hokowhitu with 209 homes sold over the past 12 months. performing suburb, over the past 12 months, has been Ashhurst Dwelling prices in Hokowhitu have performed well with growth of which has seen its median sales price grow by 22.2%. The 3.6% and now have a median price of $484,000. median sales price of a home in Ashhurst is now $369,000. The time it takes to sell a home in our region ranges from 7 days Roslyn saw its median sales price grow by 17.5% with the in Westbrook to 18 days in Fitzherbert. median price now sitting at $336,000 and Westbrook grew

Suburb performance Strongest growth 22.2% Ashhurst 12 months SOLD

SOLD Ashhurst 85 $369,000 22.2% 12 Most traded 209 Roslyn 148 $336,000 17.5% 10 Hokowhitu properties Westbrook 41 $332,000 14.5% 7 Fastest sellers 7 Awapuni 190 $390,000 13.4% 12

Westbrook SOLD days Number sold (12 months) Median Price Median Growth 12 months Median Days on Market

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This month it’s all about Hokowhitu

One of the most popular suburbs in our region is Hokowhitu where 225 homes were listed for sale over the past year.

Homes in Hokowhitu have an average land size of 649 square metres.

The suburb is tightly held with residents typically holding their home for 10 years.

The median value of dwellings in Hokowhitu is $541,050. This is higher than the median sales price which is currently $484,000.

Over the past 12 months, buyer interest has eased with 209 homes sold this year compared to 213 sales last year.

Homes are typically selling within 15 days.

Sales prices have stabilised by 3.6% over the past 12 months. All of this means it is now a great time to sell in Hokowhitu.

Recent Sales (12 months) Snapshot on Hokowhitu

SOLD

Number of Median Average Change Average Days Total Value Median Indicative Gross Properties Sold Sale Price in Median Price on Market of Sales Asking Rent Rental Yield 209 $484,000 3.6% 15 $107.14m $320 3.1%

Sales and Listings – Hokowhitu Prices and change – Hokowhitu

Number of properties listed for sale Median change in sales price (%) Number of properties sold Median sales price over 5 years

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Recent Area Sales

100 Manawatu Street, Hokowhitu 55 Collingwood Street, Hokowhitu

4 2 3 791m2 3 2 2 776m2

Sale Price $625,000 Property Type Dwelling Sale Price $629,000 Property Type Dwelling Sale Date30/04/19 Days on Market 729 Sale Date30/04/19 Days on Market NA

15 Collingwood Street, Hokowhitu 4/295 Ruahine Street, Terrace End

3 2 1 686m2 2 1 1 0m2

Sale Price $635,500 Property Type Dwelling Sale Price $247,000 Property Type UNIT Sale Date29/04/19 Days on Market 14 Sale Date29/04/19 Days on Market 160

406 Tremaine Avenue, Takaro 59 Sutherland Crescent, Westbrook

3 1 1 809m2 3 1 3 683m2

Sale Price $360,500 Property Type Dwelling Sale Price $329,000 Property Type Dwelling Sale Date28/04/19 Days on Market 1 Sale Date27/04/19 Days on Market 54

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