Auckland housing looking West from Mount Eden summit. Photo / Michael Craig
A trained lawyer who migrated to Auckland five years ago from India now plans to leave the city in the hope of finally being able to afford her own home.
The woman, who did not wish to be named, has lived in seven Auckland rental properties in five years, several
of them badly insulated and infested with mould.
Though she and her husband wanted to buy, they describe themselves as serial renters who have no chance of purchasing in Auckland because of escalating prices.
"It is unattainable for us at the moment. Buying a house is now a distant dream.
"We are both in our 30s, educated and experienced. We are classic serial renters and think our only hope of ever becoming homeowners is living outside Auckland. I hope the regions will be more open and welcoming to Aucklanders wishing to make their town home."
