Where it takes the longest to sell a house in NZ

PHOTO: Herne Bay is New Zealand’s most expensive suburb, setting the highest median price record for 2018 of $2.6m. Cheapest is Cobden with a median $149,500. 

You’ll need the patience of the Bible’s Job and nerves of steel if you own a place here and are planning on selling.

Woodend Beach at Waimakariri north of Christchurch has just been revealed as the place in New Zealand where it takes the longest to sell a residence.

The area south of Waikuku set the year’s national record for having homes which languish on the market for a daunting 169 days, compared with many Auckland suburbs where it takes around 20 to 30 days to quit the house.