A Christchurch couple say the Papanui-Innes Community Board has missed a key opportunity to hear all views surrounding a controversial housing project.
The latest CoreLogic data shows Christchurch's average property value increased by 11.9% in a year, while nationally house prices were up 16.1% - the biggest jump since 2006.
The return of higher deposit requirements for investors has put the brakes on the housing market in March, with property values in Christchurch falling by $30,000.
For couples going through a separation, they have had to face additional uncertainty as they try to secure property valuations in an ever-changing property market, writes Jeremy Sutton.
A four-bedroom luxury home in one of Christchurch's most desirable suburbs has sold under the hammer for $4.26m - more than $1.4m above its 2019 rating valuation.
Buyers are prepared to pay big sums for Christchurch homes as the city’s formerly sluggish housing market plays catch-up at speed with the rest of the country.