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Lack of housing in Wellington drives students to Christchurch

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 23 Jan 2018, 9:59AM
The latest Trade Me figures show the number of available rentals in Wellington has plummeted, and the cost has jumped. (Photo \ Getty Images)
The latest Trade Me figures show the number of available rentals in Wellington has plummeted, and the cost has jumped. (Photo \ Getty Images)

Lack of housing in Wellington drives students to Christchurch

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 23 Jan 2018, 9:59AM

Students struggling to find houses in Wellington could consider a move south.

The latest Trade Me figures show the number of available rentals in Wellington has plummeted, and the cost has jumped.

However Christchurch is bucking the national trend, with the median rent up a minuscule 0.3 per cent

Canterbury University's Student Services and Communications Director, Lynn McLelland, said the rental market could be proving a pull , with student enrolments up this year.

"Students are finding really affordable, not only affordable but good quality student accommodation."

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