Why Hamilton is a smart bet for investors right now

We’re unashamed fans of Hamilton and thought it was time for a recap as to why the future is looking decidedly bright for the city, on the property front and beyond.

• The population is currently sitting at about 175,000 and growing rapidly – for the second year in a row, Hamilton has taken out the title of fastest growing city.
• The Hamilton property market has fared better than any other urban centre in New Zealand through the recession and has bounced back faster and stronger.
• Right now, there are 839 properties listed for sale, a median selling price of $811,000 and sales per month steadily increasing year on year.
• Population growth is set to continue and demand for rental properties is soaring, as more migrants choose Hamilton as their forever home, Waikato University expands its medical programmes, and more businesses choose to base themselves here.
• The city is reaping the benefits from smart planning and massive investment in roading over the last decade, making it easy to move around the city and broader region.
• Employment opportunities are on the rise because of the expanding business footprint, including Ruakura Inland Port which has cemented Hamilton as a vital logistics hub for the country.
• The CBD is on the cusp of a dramatic transformation with the long-awaited Waikato Regional Theatre set to open its doors later this year and a 5-star Pullman Hotel currently under construction in the heart of the city.
• Proximity to both coasts, an easy daytrip to Auckland, Rotorua and Taupo, and relative housing affordability make it an ideal place to call home and raise a family – more New Zealanders are realising its potential, especially those from small towns and rural areas.

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