‘‘When they asked me to open a branch in Dunedin we immediately said yes because then eventually we knew we would be able to buy property in Dunedin,’’ Mrs Barnard said. Mrs Barnard secured pre­approval for a mortgage while still in Auckland. The pair moved from South Africa six years ago and Mrs Barnard said when they were living in Auckland, home ownership was not even considered. We love it.’’Mrs Barnard said she liked the friendliness of Dunedin people who were quick to help newcomers with directions. Cutlers property consultant Hamish McDonald said he had noticed people from outside Dunedin showing interest in the market.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 19, 2017 18:00 UTC