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Market Snapshot – January 2021

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Tauranga WBOP Market Summary – January 2021 Both Tauranga and Western BOP hit record median prices in January however the volume sold continued its downward trend for the second month in a row with sales volumes in Tauranga down 18.8% on January 2020. The days to sell in the Bay of Plenty increased 13 days …

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Carmel Country Estate

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Carmel Country Estate is a locally owned and operated village with a great reputation. The village is attractive and well maintained.  The village has a variety of two to three bedroom villas as well as some one bedroom apartments.  Villas are upgraded to double glazing when a new resident moves in. The village offers secure …

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Althorp Village

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This locally owned village has long been a favourite with Tauranga locals. With 210 residences ranging from villas to apartments there are options for all. The expansive village has a wide variety of facilities with a large swimming complex, full size bowling green, arts and craft rooms, garden area and workshop to name a few. …

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Papamoa Beach Village

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The large and modern community centre is one of the first things that comes into view as you enter Papamoa Beach Village, a Metlifecare Lifestyle Village for the over 65s.  Within the community centre is a cafe, bar and large dining area as well as a community area for gatherings and indoor bowls. A large …

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Bayswater Village

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I was shown through the Bayswater Village by Joy from reception. It was hard not to get caught up in Joy’s enthusiasm for the village and on a glorious February morning, this village looked lovely. First impressions are of an established village with a variety of dwellings ranging from villas to apartments. The established trees …

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Greenwood Park

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Greenwood Park is one of Tauranga’s established villages. Locals tell me that they liked the village as soon as they drove into it – because it doesn’t look like a village!  When the village was constructed the concept of retirement villages was reasonably new. The villas in the village vary from two bedrooms to four …

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Bob Owens Retirement Village

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Bob Owens Retirement Village is a large full service village in Bethlehem. The manager Brian Bark leads a successful team with Bob Owens Village being awarded the Ryman Group Village of the Year for 2020. Ryman Healthcare is an experienced operator with 35 villages nationwide and the quality of their information packs demonstrate this. I …

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Bridgewater Village

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Tucked away in the early part of The Lakes, Bridgewater Village now sits in a prime location within walking to Tauranga Crossing. The village was established in the late 2000’s and this is reflected in the mature gardens and established feel. Houses and duplexes in the village have freehold titles.  A quarterly fee ensures that …

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Woodlands Boutique Retirement Village

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I visited Woodlands Boutique Retirement Village in December 2020 and was lucky enough to be given a guided tour by Nick Weaver, part of the family owned business. There was obvious pride in the high-spec villas that had been built, with a focus on the environment that includes solar panels and a heat pump. Although …

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Market Snapshot – December 2020

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Tauranga WBOP Market Summary – December 2020 There was a slight drop in the Tauranga and WBOP median house price from November 2020 however the median price increase since December  2019 was 16.2% for Tauranga and 24% for WBOP. Across the Bay of Plenty, the current Days to Sell of 27 days is much less …

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