TownhouseNZ$820,000
Auckland
3 bd 2 ba 112 m²
Townhouses for Sale in New Zealand: Compact Homes, Titles and Body Corporates
74 townhouses currently listed for sale in New Zealand.
Townhouses for sale in New Zealand
24 properties shown
Townhouse
TownhouseNZ$810,000
Waikato
2 bd 1 ba 140 m²
TownhouseNZ$795,000
Wellington
3 bd 1 ba 120 m²
TownhouseNZ$899,000
Auckland
3 bd 2 ba 168 m²
TownhouseNZ$1,260,000
Auckland
3 bd 2 ba 97 m²
TownhouseNZ$1,235,000
Auckland
2 bd 2 ba 98 m²
TownhouseNZ$950,000
Canterbury
3 bd 2 ba 120 m²
TownhouseNZ$729,000
Canterbury
2 bd 2 ba
TownhouseNZ$995,000
Auckland
4 bd 3 ba 146 m²
TownhouseNZ$1,149,000
Auckland
3 bd 2 ba 119 m²
TownhouseNZ$1,260,000
Auckland
2 bd 3 ba
TownhouseNZ$865,000
Wellington
3 bd 2 ba 101 m²
TownhouseNZ$867,000
Bay Of Plenty
3 bd 2 ba 130 m²
TownhouseNZ$795,000
Auckland
2 bd 2 ba 92 m²
TownhouseNZ$900,000
Wellington
3 bd 2 ba 116 m²
TownhouseNZ$729,000
Canterbury
3 bd 2 ba 128 m²
TownhouseNZ$849,000
Auckland
3 bd 2 ba 127 m²
TownhouseNZ$769,000
Auckland
4 bd 2 ba
TownhouseNZ$739,000
Canterbury
3 bd 2 ba 127 m²
TownhouseNZ$740,000
Canterbury
3 bd 2 ba 164 m²
TownhouseNZ$709,000
Waikato
3 bd 2 ba 170 m²
TownhouseNZ$1,398,000
Auckland
3 bd 3 ba 149 m²
TownhouseNZ$899,000
Canterbury
3 bd 3 ba 163 m²
TownhouseNZ$1,050,900
Wellington
3 bd 2 ba 134 m²
Townhouses in New Zealand
Townhouses for sale in New Zealand are a small niche: 74 listings among 22,888 in our database. Typically two or three storeys, built in clusters on subdivided sections, these homes appeal to buyers priced out of standalone houses. The type of title is the key detail.
Title types
- Freehold (fee simple): you own the land and house outright; the cleanest option.
- Unit title: you own the unit and share common areas through a body corporate.
- Cross-lease: older arrangement where owners share the land and lease each other's footprint; flats plans are often out of date.
Cross-leases can cause problems with lending and alterations, so check the flats plan against the building.
Where
Most townhouses are in Auckland, where relaxed rules have enabled intensification, with others in Wellington, Canterbury and Waikato. Prices in current listings on RealEstateAbroad have a national median of €474,668 across types, and townhouses generally fall below the median for standalone homes. See houses and apartments for alternatives.
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Quality points
- Ask for the code compliance certificate and building warranties.
- Check weathertightness, particularly of cladding and balconies.
- Review the body corporate rules on pets, exterior changes and letting.
- Check noise insulation between units.
- Ask about parking and storage.
- Inspect the shared driveway and its maintenance arrangements.
Eligibility and costs
The overseas-buyer restrictions apply to townhouses just as they do to other existing homes; new units from approved developments can be an exception. Ask your lawyer to confirm. Costs include legal fees, reports and body corporate levies. See the New Zealand country page and financing guide.
Living in a townhouse
Expect smaller gardens, shared walls and, in many Auckland developments, several storeys with garage on the ground floor. Townhouses are efficient to heat, but check the ventilation, since modern airtight builds can trap moisture without good extraction. Think about resale: buyers value sunlight, parking and privacy, so units with north-facing outdoor space and a garage tend to sell faster. Also consider how many similar units are being built nearby, as supply can affect prices.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is a townhouse cheaper than a house?
Generally per unit, yes, because of smaller land. Per m² of floor area, the difference is smaller.
What is a flats plan?
A plan attached to a cross-lease title showing the footprint of each building. Mismatches with reality can complicate sale.
Can overseas buyers buy a new townhouse?
Only in limited cases. Verify with a New Zealand lawyer.
Do townhouses have body corporates?
Many do, if they are unit titles. Fees vary.
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