200 issues: Top Regions Revealed

Mackenzie District

New Zealand’s housing market has had an incredible run over the past 200 issues of NZ Property Investor. Since it began in late 2003, property owners have enjoyed considerable gains in value across every region in the country. But not all areas have been equal. There have been some standout performers in both the North and South Islands – some surprising, some obvious.

The top earners

In general, the regions with the greatest dollar gains since 2003 were among the most expensive regions in 2003 – you had to pay more to buy in these areas, but the capital gains have repaid your investment. 

Queenstown-Lakes