Otago Housing

As a large and diverse region, Otago offers a great range of lifestyle options. Dunedin offers opportunities for inner city or suburban living, while further afield there are number of country towns, rural homes and lifestyle blocks.
Looking for general housing information?
 

Renting

To find rental houses available in the area you can look online, in local newspapers or the Lakes Weekly Bulletin, or on social websites like Neighbourly.

Trade Me Property - advertises a large number of properties to rent in Otago.

MBIE Market Rents - lists the average weekly rent being charged for properties in Otago. 

MBIE Tenancy Information - contains information about your rights and obligations when renting a property in New Zealand.

Buying

Trade Me - find houses to buy in Otago.

Quotable Value (QV) - search and compare average house prices in the Otago region.

Sorted - information on getting a mortgage in New Zealand.

Real Estate - has the country’s most comprehensive selection of real estate listings online.

LIM reports

Before you buy a property you should check its Land Information Memorandum (LIM). LIMs provide comprehensive information about the land and buildings on a particular property. A LIM report can be purchased from the local council.

Council rates

Rates are the taxes levied by councils to help fund the work they do locally. You can find out what the rates are going to be on a property you may be considering buying.

Utilities and services

Communications

There are many options for phone and internet providers. See more information about mobile, phone and internet providers on our Getting Connected page.

Getting connected

Electricity and gas

Electricity Authority - find all the power companies to choose from in Otago.

Consumer Powerswitch - compare all your gas and electricity options.

Rubbish and recycling

Information about roadside rubbish collection and recycling can be found on your local council website.

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