Out of THE BLUE

Homes with sea views can add hundreds of thousands – and sometimes millions, to the property value in New Zealand. Across the Tasman, homes overlooking Sydney Harbour command some of the highest real estate prices in Australia.

Around most of our coasts, waterfront properties and those within a short walk of the ocean with easy access to clean, sandy beaches, boating facilities and other water leisure activities, often demand higher prices than those in the suburbs or inner city.

RIVERSIDE PARKS IN CITIES MAY ALSO HELP IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING

But those homes may be worth much more