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7 off-the-plan apartments for sale around New Zealand you need to know

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Whether you’re a first home buyer, empty nester or enjoy the finer things in life, these off-the-plan apartments from across the country offer great opportunities

7 off-the-plan apartments for sale around New Zealand you need to know

The recent boom in real estate prices has seen a massive increase in buyer confidence in purchasing apartments off the plan, allowing you the chance to secure an apartment at today’s prices, with the flexibility of having some breathing space to secure your finances.

Buying a “concept” can be a difficult exercise, so to help you get started check out our 6 tips to be mindful of when buying off the plan here. Then scroll to see some of our top picks from across the country:

1. Well connected in Mt Wellington

Parkside apartments in Mt Wellington, Auckland, offer a range of options for buyers wanting to capitalise on the desirable location of this development. Close to motorway on-ramps, buses, the train station, Sylvia Park and Lunn Ave, it’s also just across the road from Sir Wolf Fisher Park.

There’s plenty of choice here, with 62m2 one bedroom apartments starting at $598,000, through to 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 84m2 apartments for $787,000, and the spacious 154m2 penthouses for $1,288,000. Features such as double glazing, fully-tiled bathrooms, high 2.7m studs and stone bench tops make Parkside stand out from the crowd.

2. City living

The central city location of this apartment and townhouse development in Christchurch will make it hard to beat for busy professionals looking for a two-bedroom home for under $600,000. Soho has a limited pre-construction release of options to choose from, featuring open-plan living flowing to decks, master bedrooms with ensuites and built-in robes and sunny aspects.

There’s no cutting corners here with engineered concrete tilt slab, fire-rated construction, double glazing and quality fixtures and finishes. Kiwi Saver home grants of up to $20,000 per property may be available.

3. On your mark, get ready …

There are only five apartments left in the 28-apartment, six-level Latitude Residences development that is located a stroll from the Tauranga waterfront and close to the hum of nearby downtown cafes and restaurants. The remaining apartments range in size from 89m2 to 192m2, with prices from $849,000 to $1,995,000.

Ignite Architects and Form Construction ensure considered plans and a quality build. A three-bedroom, two- bathroom apartment with two car parks can be yours for $849,000. The apartments all have decks and some have great views back to the Mount.

4. Hot, hot, hot!

This development of 18 residences in trendy Parnell, Auckland, has been making waves before construction has even finished. The design has already won the prestigious Chicago Athenaeum Architecture Award and if gongs alone are not enough to turn heads, Edition has broken a couple of sales records too, with a record sale of  $8.5 million for one of the apartments recently being broken by the penthouse sale of $9.25 million.

You can be a part of this luxurious development from architects Monk Mackenzie with the last two bedroom, two bathroom offering inviting enquiries over $1,995,000. As with all the Edition apartments, high-spec finishes include travertine tiles, Italian tapware, top-quality appliances, custom-made cabinetry…you get the picture. This is living the dream with all the bells and whistles

5. Views forever

New Plymouth isn’t known for edgy urban living but the new Wave penthouse apartment development just five minutes from the CBD is about to change all that. Boasting stunning views overlooking the sea, port, city and up the coast to Kawhia, the three penthouse apartments each occupy an entire level, with full height floor-to- ceiling windows maximising views and light.

The spacious apartments have three bedrooms, a scullery off the kitchen, home office and two bathrooms, with car parking and storage facilities. The development is subject to final survey but now’s your chance to jump in and secure one at off-the-plan prices.

6. Ready to go

Spacious at 238m2, these apartments on Queenstown Hill offer all you’d expect from a high-spec build ensuring a quality lifestyle. Three bedrooms and bathrooms, and a study/media room tick all the boxes. Two of the apartments have already been sold so there’s no time to prevaricate. Add to this the sweeping views and the booming real estate market in Queenstown, and buying off-plan seems a bit of a no-brainer.

7. Construction started

Building and resource consents have been issued and construction has started on the Milburn apartments in Dunedin, with a completion date of August 2019. You can choose from two bedroom, two bathroom apartments, or three bedroom, two bathroom apartments.

They all have an internal access single garage with parking space for another two cars. Juliet balconies off the living areas capture views towards the harbour, and courtyards on the opposite side will be perfect for a relaxing glass of wine at the end of the day. The Dunedin property market is buoyant and these apartments offer a lock up and leave lifestyle with all the mod cons that is rarely on offer.

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