Characterised by productive and green landscapes, Southland is located at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand and is renowned for its coastal areas which contain some of the rarest sea birds, as well as the cities of Invercargill and Dunedin. Gaelic for Edinburgh, Dunedin has established Celtic history as many of the colonising people were of Scottish decent. This has resulted in an eclectic city structure, where heritage buildings meet modern and contemporary development which is driven by the region's growing popularity. This has resulted in a condensed city which has a unique blend of historic and contemporary buildings, evidenced by the alluring mix of cafes, bars and restaurants alongside museums, churches and historic landmarks. Contributing to this growth is the development of a first-class educational system which constantly pulls large numbers of students to the region.

The city boasts a healthy economy, with Dunedin and the surrounding areas supporting a number of unique tourism related opportunities and experiences which prove popular with both the domestic and international tourist. The nearby Otago Peninsula is the Southland regions’ centre of wildlife, while the coastline directly adjacent to the city of Dunedin is noted for its sandy beaches and the notorious Lanarch Castle which keeps a watchful eye over the seas.

Dunedin’s centre city is focused on the ‘Octagon’; an eight-sided central area which provides a focal point of activity. Blessed with a vibrant shopping precinct which is expanding at ever increasing rates, the range of shops and facilities will satisfy even the most consummate of retail addicts. Looking to the West of Dunedin central city is an undulating area, termed the City Rise. Representing one of the world’s oldest green belts which rises from the city to the hills above, this area is populated with some of the most impressive and historic houses.

Being surrounded by hills which are separated only by the harbour and the coast, the inner suburbs are considered those that are contained in the city centre expanding to the base of these hills. Termed the ‘outer suburbs’, many of the current suburbs that are now part of Dunedin were actually separate towns and villages until the late 1980’s, when the local government reorganised the townships.

With the various suburbs of Dunedin offering different surrounds, characteristics, outlooks and facilities, Dunedin real estate can satisfy all types of needs and desires for investments and the purchase of the family home. The popularity of Dunedin real estate was further compounded when a report was released that confirmed that Dunedin suburbs represented two of the top five suburbs searched for in all of New Zealand, being St Clair and Maori Hill. Dunedin real estate offers many opportunities for commercial and residential investments, representing great value for money when compared with the rest of the nation. If you are considering the purchase of real estate in Dunedin, consult with a professional and experienced real estate group who have strong links in the community and connections to make things happen.