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Hi ABuyer'sChoice,

We Kiwis love the outdoors and with the smell of hot tar seal, BBQs and sunblock starting to hit our nostrils, it's the perfect time to check out some properties that are winning when it comes to outdoor entertaining.

Wanting a house that ticks all the boxes? This renovated villa on Auckland's North Shore has an abundance of features for entertaining with an outdoor sound system, fireplace and lighting for those long summer nights.

How about an entertainer's dream in the coolest little capital? Not only is it surrounded by 2.7 hectares of native bush, it also has decks galore – ideal for catching the sun, regardless of the time of day.

Go on, have a look, Trade Me Property has something for everyone. Enjoy!

Nigel Jeffries
Head of Trade Me Property

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Waterfront wonder

This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom stunner is located in Whangarei's Langs Beach. It has a massive courtyard, a terraced entertaining area with an open fire, and fishing and diving just a short swim or row away. Sounds like heaven!

Mooney Road marvel

With views across to the Crown Ranges, this contemporary barn in Queenstown is nestled in paradise. The outdoor area has a large area for entertaining, complete with a fireplace and a schist-clad spa pool – dreamy.

National property values, October 2014

Location

Average Value

Annual Growth

New Zealand

$484,307

5.9%

Auckland

$738,083

9.2%

Tauranga

$451,665

3.6%

Hamilton

$363,753

2.3%

Rotorua

$271,242

-1.4%

Napier

$328,197

1.9%

Hastings

$296,516

-1.9%

Palmerston North

$285,971

-0.3%

Wellington

$449,913

0.8%

Location

Average Value

Annual Growth

Nelson

$407,449

2.5%

Christchurch

$463,646

4.3%

Queenstown Lakes

$692,508

7.8%

Dunedin

$290,100

1.2%

Invercargill

$202,871

-0.8%

Source: CoreLogic NZ Ltd

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iOS competition: Find Bruce's nest

Bruce, the Trade Me Property kiwi has given his nest a makeover with the latest electronic gear. He wants to help you do the same, with $5,000 worth of Dick Smith store credit up for grabs*.

To enter all you need to do is:

1. download the free iOS Trade Me Property app on your iPhone or iPad
2. type "Bruce's nest" into the search bar
3. find and add Bruce's home to your Watchlist.

You'll then be in the draw to win – easy as that!

Download the app & find Bruce's nest now

Quirky features

One word: funky

Once upon a time this 4-bedroom home was a church hall. These days it's one of the coolest houses we've ever seen. Every room is decorated with bright, creative stuff and there's a massive backyard for activities – talk about inspiring!

Drawbridge anyone?

This house has everything – its own lake, separate barn, a theatre, tennis court, swimming pool AND a drawbridge to name a few. It has so many different spaces to use you could invite all your friends – they'll just have to take turns using the landing pad.

Introducing: The Rental Price Index

Last month we introduced the 'for sale' Property Price Index, and this month we're introducing the same thing for rental properties – super handy if you're a renter yourself, or own a rental property.

The median weekly rent for a property in New Zealand has risen more than 6 per cent in the past year, according to our new Rental Price Index that popped up for the first time on 11 November. The median weekly rent was $399, up from $375 in October 2013.

The new Index measures trends in rental prices for all properties rented through Trade Me Property by private landlords and property managers in October. There's heaps of interesting stuff in there, check it out!

Take me to the Rental Price Index