While the average Tararua house increased in value by 11.6 per cent in the past 12 months, we still have some of the cheapest housing in New Zealand, with an average price of $173,000.
And with 29 unconditional residential sales in Dannevirke since May 1, with an average price of $175,943 and total residential sales of $5,102,350, Green Door real estate agent Hugh Crawford said the sales are "impressive".
"Inquiry levels from outside the area continue to be strong, with many new listings receiving multiple offers within days of going on the market.
"There's a positive vibe in the market here and we're almost into spring which is traditionally a busy time for real estate companies," he said.
"Listings tend to lift due to factors such as the warmer spring weather compared to the winter southerly busters, combined with the ambience associated with a manicured vegetable garden and blooming flower beds. Windows are open and exhilarating fresh air along with lashings of sunlight inside the house, all make the potential purchaser glean that warm, comfortable feeling.