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

March 2020

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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 1,569 properties listed for of $386,000. sale, over the past 12 months, which is lower than the same time last year. This has impacted sales with 1,764 taking place over the The most traded suburb for homes in our area has been Hokowhitu past 12 months. Looking at the market, the best performing suburb, with 212 homes sold over the past 12 months. Dwelling prices in over the past 12 months, has been Bunnythorpe which has seen its Hokowhitu have performed well with growth of 8.3% and now have a median sales price grow by 58.0%. The median sales price of a home median price of $524,400. in Bunnythorpe is now $538,000. Cloverlea saw its median sales The time it takes to sell a home in our region ranges from 7 days in price grow by 22.0% with the median price now sitting at $393,999 Cloverlea to 16 days in Fitzherbert. and Westbrook grew 19.5% across 34 individual sales with a median

Suburb performance Strongest growth 58.0% Bunnythorpe 12 months SOLD

SOLD Bunnythorpe 15 $538,000 58.0% 15 Most traded 212 Cloverlea 49 $393,999 22.0% 7 Hokowhitu properties Westbrook 34 $386,000 19.5% 8 Fastest sellers 7 Ashhurst 77 $424,000 19.3% 13 Cloverlea days SOLD 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 196 homes were listed for sale over the past year.

Homes in Hokowhitu have an average land size of 641 square metres.

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

The median value of dwellings in Hokowhitu is $598,050. This is higher than the median sales price which is currently $524,400.

Over the past 12 months, buyer interest has eased with 212 homes sold this year compared to 217 sales last year.

Homes are typically selling within 11 days.

Sales prices have grown by 8.3% 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 in Average Days Total Value Median Indicative Gross Properties Sold Sale Price Median Price on Market of Sales Asking Rent Rental Yield 212 $524,400 8.3% 11 $124.55m $420 3.7%

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

76 Wood Street, Takaro 52B Te Awe Awe Street, Hokowhitu

4 2 1 858m2 3 1 2 0m2

Sale Price$460,000 Property Type Dwelling Sale Price$545,000 Property Type Ownership ho Sale Date01/03/20 Days on Market 22 Sale Date28/02/20 Days on Market 16

2/27 Wikiriwhi Crescent, Awapuni 16 Manuka Street, Hokowhitu

3 2 2 0m2 0 3 1 736m2

Sale Price$435,000 Property Type UNIT Sale Price$609,000 Property Type Rental (dwel Sale Date28/02/20 Days on Market 70 Sale Date26/02/20 Days on Market 155

10 Tawa Street, Palmerston North 28 Leander Place, Milson

4 1 2 693m2 3 1 2 647m2

Sale Price$420,000 Property Type Dwelling Sale Price$425,000 Property Type Dwelling Sale Date25/02/20 Days on Market NA Sale Date21/02/20 Days on Market 16

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