Waterfront apartments are an exciting part of Port Nikau’s Master Plan, but if you’re looking to invest or downsize now, here’s why a new build house in Stage One might be the right choice for you.

Port Nikau’s new community will include a range of building types to reflect different people’s needs, from young families through to down-sizers and retirees. People will be able to choose from a more typical standalone house, as well as explore alternatives such as terraced housing, and waterfront apartments. While apartments are an attractive option for those wanting low-maintenance living with harbour views and modern convenience near the new town centre, if you’re ready to move now, there are some great reasons to choose a new-build house in Stage One now, and an apartment later.

Better potential for growth in your property value

Buying land early means you’re getting in at the ground level, where initial investment is lower and long-term return will be higher. As Port Nikau residential housing develops, the town centre is built, local shops and cafés open, and the community grows, your property value has the potential to grow significantly too.

You’ll be buying a home at today’s highly competitive prices in a development that will completely transform in five and ten years. Over time, as apartments become available, you’ll have a front-row seat to these opportunities – and you’ll have the capital gains to support the purchase of your new waterfront apartment.

Customise your home design

Building a house and land package means you have more choice about what your new home looks like, both inside and out. You can opt to build one of the ready-to-go packages being offered by our trusted local building partners, or you can take your time and design your own home with plans and a builder that suits you. This means you can design your kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and garage to match your needs.

Having a section means you can create outdoor spaces that suit how you live – a private backyard retreat, a covered outdoor area for entertaining, or space for the grandkids to run around. These flat, easy-care sections and also mean maintenance is kept to a minimum. Apartments are a little different, as they have a more fixed interior design and will be managed by a body corporate.

Watch Port Nikau come to life

There’s something special about being part of a development from the start. When you buy a section and build now, you’ll be in a perfect position to watch the marina grow, see the town centre come to life, watch the parks and community amenities take shape, and see the community grow around you.

For a lot of people, getting in early and watching their investment grow alongside the development is both exciting and rewarding. By the time apartments are built and later stages open up, you’ll have a great feel for the Port Nikau lifestyle and already feel like part of the community.

Better pricing now

Stage One sections are very competitively priced because it’s an important foundational stage and the pricing rewards those people who share our vision of this new community. As the development moves forward, prices in later stages will increase to reflect the growth and demand of new homes, which means buying early will give you a better return. This is particularly important for investors.

Thinking about downsizing?

If you’re planning on downsizing, buying a home today in Port Nikau’s Stage One gives you all the lifestyle benefits to enjoy over the next few years, while the waterfront apartments are being designed and built. You’ll enjoy a low-maintenance, modern home built for easy living, surrounded by a stunning natural environment. With flat sections and lock-and-leave convenience, you’ll also have your own garage and private outdoor space to enjoy however you like. Along with a waterfront location, marina access and coastal paths, you also have the option of storing your boat or caravan just down the road, ready for your weekends or adventures away.

Ready to explore your options?

If you’re ready to look at what’s available today, check out the current house and land packages available now. Want to understand all your future options? Read about the different housing options coming to Port Nikau. You can also visit our showroom at 325 Port Road, Whangārei, next to Acropolis Restaurant to learn more about the development.

We’ll keep you updated on the apartments as they progress, and if you’re still interested when the time comes, you’ll be the first to know!