Property Management

Property price boom puts squeeze on house rents

Escalating property prices are putting the squeeze on Marlborough's rental market and making it a struggle for many families to find affordable housing.

Wednesday, November 19th 2003

Real estate agents and social groups say the higher cost of buying properties and the prices landlords can fetch for selling are adding to a historic shortage of rentals in the region.

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AIA - Go Home Loans	4.59

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ASB Bank	5.09
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Nelson Building Society	5.09
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Property Management

Property price boom puts squeeze on house rents

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