Conquering its previous reputation of being ‘boring’ Hamilton is quickly becoming the hot new city to buy in. The formerly sleepy property market is on the verge of a huge resurgence as Aucklanders look to escape lucrative pricing and a housing shortage. In exchange for a longer commute to work, out of towners gain significantly larger houses at more realistic prices. Making Hamilton even more enticing is the fact that its job market is growing, its traffic is negligible and it offers high quality education in the form of its local schools and university.

In addition Hamilton offers stunning local scenery and is close to holiday hot spots like the Waitomo Caves, Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, Raglan beach, the Corromandel and Tauranga. For both investors and potential new home owners, Hamilton is without a doubt the place to watch.

Population: Approximately 155,000 people

Cheapest Suburb to Buy In: Bader

Most Expensive Suburb Buy In: Flagstaff

Top Local Agents: Harcourts Hamilton, Ray White Hamilton, Bayleys Hamilton

Hamilton Real Estate Market Reports: Lodge Real Estate Report and Real Estate Institute of New Zealand

School Zones: Highlight the school zones your house is approved for to potential buyers, using the Ministry of Education’s School Finder tool HERE