Just how the traditional view of housing is undergoing a significant transformation

The Post published a great article covering some of the key findings from our first report of the NZ Housing Survey, which is out now.

TUA’s Managing Director Natalie had a chat with Senior Business Reporter Miriam Bell, which touched on points including how the traditional view of housing is undergoing a significant transformation. We're seeing a growing recognition that the lack of mobility in housing directly impacts individual wellbeing, adaptability, and even tenure security. While people are increasingly prioritising choice in housing type and tenure, seeking options that align with their diverse life stages and evolving needs, the reality is that these crucial options are often not available to them.

This shift highlights a crucial point: flexibility across life stages is becoming equally, if not more, important than simply increasing overall housing supply. As our lives become more dynamic, our housing options must reflect that fluidity.

As Greer O'Donnell, our other Managing Director at The Urban Advisory, aptly puts it: "Our lifestyles and daily requirements are vastly different to when most of our housing stock was built in New Zealand. The way we live our lives have also changed, and so it makes sense that the homes and neighbourhoods we live in need to change too."

Thanks to The Post and Miriam for joining us in these important discussions about a topic that affects all New Zealanders. What are your thoughts on this evolving housing landscape? How can we better support diverse housing needs and promote greater flexibility?

Read the article published by The Post HERE.

Read the full NZ Housing Survey report via our Knowledge Hub HERE.