Investors squeeze out first home buyers
Skyrocketing prices for former state houses are putting even basic accommodation beyond first home buyers' reach.
Monday, October 6th 2003, 5:49AM
by The Landlord
Double Real Estate director Blair Double said the biggest increase in prices for residential property during the past year was in traditionally cheap suburbs such as Porirua East and Titahi Bay.
"They were always historically cheap and now they have done a big catch-up," he said. "Titahi Bay has seen tremendous growth. What sold for $80,000 four years ago is now $160,000."
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