Local, central Govt urged to support first-home buyers as Chch property values hit new records
Local, central Govt urged to support first-home buyers as Chch property values hit new records Newshub 2/02/2021 © Getty Christchurch experienced its highest monthly growth in 17 years. More support is needed for first home buyers with fears they're being priced out of the market in the Garden City, a councillor says. CoreLogic data shows Christchurch experienced its highest monthly growth in 17 years - rising 3.1 percent in January. The jump in Christchurch property values was attributed to a mixture of demand for affordable housing, cheap borrowing and property prices playing catch-up,...