The Blockhouse Bay Market

It is a well known fact that you judge an areas suitability to living by the community spirit, the services provided and the aesthetic feel. Blockhouse Bay and surrounding area has continually attracted young families and the elderly.

The shopping village has a variety of services that ensure people don't have to travel. The schools in the area are second to none and the parks and sporting facilities are both huge in variety and numbers. The crime rate is extremely low which has made the area an attraction to most. Many people who were raised in the area but moved away during their early adult life have / are now bringing their young families back.

Capital values in the surrounding area have risen dramatically over the last couple of years and in many areas higher than the Auckland average. The fact that outside of peak traffic times it takes approximately 15 - 20 minutes to the City from Blockhouse Bay is a huge attraction, especially now that the price of petrol has risen so much. Public transport in the form of buses and trains are readily available from the area.

In summary, demand for homes in Blockhouse Bay and surrounding areas is always at a premium, no matter what market condtions prevail and as a consequence of this, it is an appealing area for residential property investors as well. With a combination of homes that range around the $1 million mark with sea views to one and two bedroom units valued around $200,000, there is a property here for everyone.