Defining medium-density housing

New Zealand towns and cities are growing, and the housing market needs to keep pace with an increasingly diverse population. This report kicks off the BRANZ medium-density housing (MDH) research program by defining MDH as multi-unit dwellings up to 6 storeys and diving deep into the current landscape.

MDH is widely seen as a key to managing growth, avoiding sprawl, improving affordability, and meeting the needs of smaller, ageing, and increasingly varied households. However, the report identifies critical knowledge gaps, especially concerning the actual delivery of projects, the "missing middle" of attached terraced homes, and how policy truly translates into supply.

Discover the common MDH typologies present in the national stock, the trade-offs New Zealanders make in their housing choices, and the crucial research needed to ensure MDH meets both our strategic growth goals and the diverse aspirations of all residents.

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Read the report below or view on the BRANZ website HERE.