The recently released Quarterly Economic Monitor – June 2018 completed by Priority One announces some very interesting results.

 

• GDP growth was 3.9% vs NZ 2.7%.  Tauranga’s economy has been growing above the national average for 20 consecutive quarters, with the upturn broad based across all indicators of spending and investment.

 

• The commercial construction industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with non-residential consents 98% higher vs NZ 10%, however, residential consents dropped by 15%. Which could mean existing property will have less new builds to compete against in the near future.

 

• And even though the housing market quietened, it still showed some growth in sales at 0.5%.

 

• Spending indicators were strong, indicating households are confident in their employment and financial position. Retail trade activity increased 5.0% vs NZ 4.4%.

 

• Unemployment remains very low at 4.1% vs NZ 4.5%.

 

• Both domestic car and commercial vehicle registrations increased over the year, climbing 3.9% and 4.1% respectively.

 

• Traffic flows into and around the city increased 3.9% over the year.

 

Overall the city is strong and now is a great time to talk to anyone of our exceptional EVES people to take advantage of the pre spring and spring market opportunities.

 

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