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Eco-home frenzy: the skyrocketing demand for sustainable living

This beautiful eco-home sparked a bidding frenzy as Kiwi buyers increasingly search for energy-efficient features

24 March 2026

By Gill South (Business and property journalist)

Red bookshelf and fireplace in eco home

A 'green' property in all senses

The architectural designer was careful to reuse as many materials as he could in the renovation to avoid construction waste, reusing the bricks and timber from the original 1940s home in the garden.

Eddie converted the former living room into an attractive, spacious kitchen

Gavin Lloyd

Trade Me Property Customer Director

The home which had a $1.25 million CV sold at auction for $1.561 million

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Gill South

Business and property journalist

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