T U R A N G I R E A L E STAT E
CENTURY 21 – A FORCE IN THE TURANGI COMMUNITY Turangi’s Century 21 Premier has been at the forefront of some significant property price growth in and around the southern end of Lake Taupo – Australasia’s largest freshwater lake. “Turangi real estate has seen an explosion over the past three or four years, with the 3,000-person town and surrounding area only getting more popular. Property management is also a big part of our
former hydro-electricity town.
the 1960s and 1970s – are making
It boasts some attractive tree-lined
more than $500,000. These same
streets and cul-de-sacs, plenty of
houses were less than $200,000
community amenities, and is quiet
five years ago, with Ministry of
given it is well separated from SH1.
Works selling them off to the
Dubbed the ‘Trout Fishing Capital Of The World’, Turangi is known for
private sector in the early 1980s for about $30,000.
the nearby skiing, hiking, mountain
Owner of Century 21 New Zealand,
biking, whitewater rafting, and
Tim Kearins, says the key to Century
boating – helped by its proximity to
21 Premier’s ongoing success in
Lake Taupo, Mount Ruapehu, and of
Turangi has been the franchise’s
course the Tongariro River running
very strong connection with locals
right past. The Sky Waka gondola
and a proven commitment of giving
on the Whakapapa ski field is also
back to the community.
proving a visitor attraction.
Over the years, the Turangi team
work, keeping my tight team very
Like many other places, residential
has organised several annual charity
busy,” says Wai Johnson, franchise
listings in Turangi remain scarce –
evenings and Easter auctions.
owner of Century 21 Premier.
down 37.1% on 2019 levels - with
Fundraising proceeds have gone
buyer enquiry increasing daily.
to the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter,
She says with Taupo – 40 minutes up the road – getting more
“We’ve got miles more buyers than
expensive, many permanent
sellers. With demand and prices
residents and holidaymakers are
still incredibly strong, and interest
opting for Turangi instead.
rates still low, we’re encouraging
“Our locality is key, with ongoing Waikato Expressway improvements and Wellington’s Transmission Gully set to make the Central North Island even closer for many,” says Ms Johnson. What also appeals to many is the well-planned nature of the
St John Youth and the local Coastguard. The office has also sponsored Turangi’s Christmas In The Park.
Turangi home and bach owners to
For the Government’s nationwide
consider a no-obligation appraisal.
Covid-19 ‘Super Saturday’
They’ll probably be very surprised
vaccination day, Century 21 Premier
with what their property may now
played a starring role, supporting
be worth,” she says.
the local health centre’s event.
Many former ‘hydro houses’ – built
“The day drew a great response
for employees working on the
from the community. Everyone
Tongariro hydro-power scheme in
seemed to enjoy our sausage sizzle,
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