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If you love living close to the city, value modern, stylish homes for all stages of life, easy access to transport networks, excellent schools, heritage maunga, greenspaces and cycle paths - not to mention a ton of vibrant cafes and boutique eateries for all tastes, styles and budgets - the up-and-coming neighbourhoods of Roskill have it all, and so much more!
Featured homes
Family homes, first homes for first home buyers, and forever homes for upsizers or downsizers – there are all sorts of beautiful high quality homes for sale in Roskill. Here’s a sample of what’s for sale right now.
Meet the Ōwairaka neighbourhood
Roskill isn’t a single suburb, but a collection of neighbourhoods - each with their own special character. The Ōwairaka neighbourhood is only a hop, skip and a jump from the CBD and zero k’s from some of the best cheap eats in the city. If you love Grey Lynn’s boutique, village vibe, then the Ōwairaka neighbourhood is set to impress. Ōwairaka’s wide leafy streets, beautiful modern homes, and cool indie cafes and eateries, put this hidden urban gem boldly on the map.
Say hello to Roskill South
Roskill South is warm, big hearted, whānau friendly and centrally located only 9 km’s from the CBD. This connected, growing little burb is nestled around Pūketapāpa maunga, and links to the top end of vibrant Dominion Road - an iconic mecca of incredible eateries, specialist ethnic food stores and everything in between. Roskill South is all about great local schools, shopping and retail hubs, connected and easy bus networks, innovative parks, cultural taonga, public art and so much more.
Beautiful, modern homes for all stages of life
The beautiful new homes in Roskill range from one- to two-bedroom boutique apartments and terraces, to four-bedroom, architecturally designed, standalone homes. Roskill Development homes are built with quality, sustainable materials and are warmer, drier and more energy efficient than ever. The Roskill Development team, in partnership with award-winning architects and respected build partners have been working together over the last five years to deliver more high-quality and affordable homes for New Zealand first home buyers, downsizers and families.
Amy's story
Amy has put herself on the property ladder in Auckland at age 28, with the recent purchase of a two-bedroom apartment in the Ōwairaka neighbourhood in Roskill Development.
To own a home of your own by the time you’re 30 is a real achievement in Auckland where high prices have constrained many first home buyers. Amy, a Service Desk Team Leader for an IT company, got there with the help of KiwiBuild and a Kāinga Ora First Home Grant of $10,000. The First Home Grant is aimed at helping eligible first home buyers reach the required deposit, and can be used when purchasing a KiwiBuild home to make buying more affordable.
She has bought a two-bedroom apartment in the Ōwairaka neighbourhood near Mt Albert and will move in with her partner on completion. The apartment is one of 30 across four buildings, of which 15 were available to buy through KiwiBuild. Amy’s apartment cost $600,000.
Amy says entering the ballot and receiving the phone call that her name had been drawn was a great feeling. It wasn’t so much ‘beginner’s luck’ as perseverance that resulted in the opportunity. Amy had entered ballots for homes in Northcote, Roskill South and Ōwairaka previously.
The sweetest moment - even better than getting that call in the supermarket - came for Amy when the paperwork was done. “When we knew we had it all secured, literally the day of the deadline, we were able to sit down, have a wine and celebrate.”
Amy is looking forward to joining the Ōwairaka neighbourhood. She has lived on the North Shore all her life, until moving to Avondale recently. “I’ve started to get to know Mt Roskill and Mt Albert. I like the community and I like being able to get to work quickly. I can get there (Grafton) in 20 minutes on the train and in 15 minutes if I drive, even at peak. That’s a huge difference from the shore. I never thought I’d live on this side because I love the North Shore, but I don’t think I’ll go back for a long time now.”
The walkability of her new neighbourhood also appeals. She has the Mt Albert Pak n Save nearby so can walk to the supermarket, and the wildly popular Young George cafe which is known for its coffee and superb toasties is just down the road. “I’m an active, outdoorsy person so l’m looking forward to being near some good parks, too.”
Most of all she’s looking forward to ‘finding her feet’ in a place of her own. “When you’re renting it’s not your home. You’re putting your money towards someone else’s mortgage. I can’t wait to lie on the couch and know it’s my place and I’m finally settled.”
In the meantime, Amy is enjoying the progress updates sent to her by the builder, Property Partners, who she describes as being ‘super helpful’ throughout the buying process. One of the things she appreciated was the opportunity to choose an upgrade package that covered appliances, carpet, flooring, handles, extra shelving in the kitchen and a whole range of other features. “We got a lot of value for that.”
Amy has some advice for would-be KiwiBuild buyers. “The application does take effort, but it lasts for six months. Contact KiwiBuild and ask for help if you’re having any trouble. Keep an eye on the KiwiBuild website and apply for everything in an area you like.”
To own a home of your own by the time you’re 30 is a real achievement in Auckland where high prices have constrained many first home buyers. Amy, a Service Desk Team Leader for an IT company, got there with the help of KiwiBuild and a Kāinga Ora First Home Grant of $10,000. The First Home Grant is aimed at helping eligible first home buyers reach the required deposit, and can be used when purchasing a KiwiBuild home to make buying more affordable.
She has bought a two-bedroom apartment in the Ōwairaka neighbourhood near Mt Albert and will move in with her partner on completion. The apartment is one of 30 across four buildings, of which 15 were available to buy through KiwiBuild. Amy’s apartment cost $600,000.
Amy says entering the ballot and receiving the phone call that her name had been drawn was a great feeling. It wasn’t so much ‘beginner’s luck’ as perseverance that resulted in the opportunity. Amy had entered ballots for homes in Northcote, Roskill South and Ōwairaka previously.
The sweetest moment - even better than getting that call in the supermarket - came for Amy when the paperwork was done. “When we knew we had it all secured, literally the day of the deadline, we were able to sit down, have a wine and celebrate.”
Amy is looking forward to joining the Ōwairaka neighbourhood. She has lived on the North Shore all her life, until moving to Avondale recently. “I’ve started to get to know Mt Roskill and Mt Albert. I like the community and I like being able to get to work quickly. I can get there (Grafton) in 20 minutes on the train and in 15 minutes if I drive, even at peak. That’s a huge difference from the shore. I never thought I’d live on this side because I love the North Shore, but I don’t think I’ll go back for a long time now.”
The walkability of her new neighbourhood also appeals. She has the Mt Albert Pak n Save nearby so can walk to the supermarket, and the wildly popular Young George cafe which is known for its coffee and superb toasties is just down the road. “I’m an active, outdoorsy person so l’m looking forward to being near some good parks, too.”
Most of all she’s looking forward to ‘finding her feet’ in a place of her own. “When you’re renting it’s not your home. You’re putting your money towards someone else’s mortgage. I can’t wait to lie on the couch and know it’s my place and I’m finally settled.”
In the meantime, Amy is enjoying the progress updates sent to her by the builder, Property Partners, who she describes as being ‘super helpful’ throughout the buying process. One of the things she appreciated was the opportunity to choose an upgrade package that covered appliances, carpet, flooring, handles, extra shelving in the kitchen and a whole range of other features. “We got a lot of value for that.”
Amy has some advice for would-be KiwiBuild buyers. “The application does take effort, but it lasts for six months. Contact KiwiBuild and ask for help if you’re having any trouble. Keep an eye on the KiwiBuild website and apply for everything in an area you like.”
“I can’t wait to know I’m finally settled”
Amy has put herself on the property ladder in Auckland at age 28, with the recent purchase of a two-bedroom apartment in the Ōwairaka neighbourhood in Roskill Development.
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