The number of Christchurch homes sold last month was a quarter higher than a year ago. (File photo)House prices in Christchurch and surrounding districts have set records as more expensive homes change hands. CoreLogic figures, based on values of all the city’s homes over three months rather than sales prices, put Christchurch’s average house value at $564,000, up 10.2 per cent in a year. Selwyn district ($660,000) and Waimakariri district ($540,000) also both recorded median price highs during the month, according to the institute. The national median price was $780,000, also a record.

Source: Stuff March 11, 2021 07:07 UTC