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Northland Housing
Housing in Northland is generally a bit cheaper than other parts of the country, and because it's such a long skinny region, the place you call home will never be far from the coast.
Looking for general housing information?
Renting
To find rental houses available in the area you can look online, in local newspapers or the Property Press magazine, or on social websites like Neighbourly.
Trade Me Property - advertises a large number of properties to rent in Northland.
MBIE Market Rents - lists the average weekly rent being charged for properties in an area.
MBIE Tenancy Information - contains information about the rights and obligations involved with renting a property in New Zealand.
Buying
Trade Me - find houses to buy in Northland.
Quotable Value (QV) - search and compare average house prices in the Northland region.
Sorted - information on getting a mortgage in New Zealand.
Real Estate - has the country’s most comprehensive selection of real estate listings online.
Lim reports
Before you buy a property you should check its Land Information Memorandum (LIM). LIMs provide comprehensive information about the land and buildings on a particular property. A LIM report can be purchased from the local council.
Council Rates
Rates are the taxes levied by councils to help fund the work they do locally. You can find out what the rates are going to be on a property you may be considering buying.
Utilities and services
Communications
There are many options for phone and internet providers. See more information about mobile, phone and internet providers on our Getting Connected page.
Electricity and gas
Electricity Authority - find all the power companies to choose from in Northland.
Consumer Powerswitch - Compare gas and electricity options.
Water
Some cities and towns charge homeowners for their water use, as measured by a water meter. Use this site to estimate what your water rates may be.
Rubbish and recycling
Information about roadside rubbish collection and recycling can be found on your local council website.
Whangarei Rubbish and Recycling