Seaside suburbs attract highest house prices in AucklandJARRED WILLIAMSON/STUFF The beaches and rural feel are attracting people to Beachlands. The call of the sea is seeing Beachlands pull the hottest house prices in Auckland. READ MORE:* Homeowners told 'don't panic' as Auckland house prices stall* Auckland house prices grind to a halt as buyers shut out of the marketBarfoot & Thompson director Peter Thompson said: "Beachlands is an area of Auckland that many people would appreciate for its beautiful beaches, almost rural feeling, and tight-knit community. Takapuna house prices have almost tripled since 2007 from $540,000 to $1.6m. In July 2015, Auckland house prices were increasing at a rate of 27.1 per cent.

Source: Stuff July 28, 2017 23:26 UTC