A number of affordable one-bedroom units will begin cropping up along Onehunga Bay Reserve in late 2017 as part of a new housing development. Bayleys Real Estate One Tree Hill manager Glenn Baker said this was one of few residences offering a number of homes in the "affordable" end of the market. The plans for the apartment block between Beachcroft Avenue and George Terrace were developed within a Special Housing Area (SHA). As part of the SHA conditions most large developments were expected to offer at least 10 per cent affordable housing. "With the ever-increasing intensification of Auckland city, particularly in desirable affordable locations such as the Onehunga waterfront, the adjoining premises along Beachcroft Avenue will follow suit.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 20, 2017 01:29 UTC