CoreLogic’s House Price Index shows Wellington has topped the main centres for house price growth over the past year.
Houses now average just over 1.1 million dollars in the capital.
Greater Wellington also saw major growth with the Kapiti Coast and Lower Hutt's average house prices rising by nearly 40 percent over the same period.
This week on Money Talks, Mortgage Ability's Marcus Hull give you tips on how to get on the housing ladder.

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