The garden has grown around this North Shore cottage after years of neglect. Another Facebook page Derelict NZ was dedicated to exploring abandoned structures around the country. Would love to see any old photos of this home in its better years if you have any to share. My Uncle Kevin Lynch lives next door he wont mind, just tell him I sent you. "There was one house which gave me a really bad vibe and I couldn't wait to leave. Daniel later found someone had died there after prolonged illness and the family had suffered terrible losses. It has been empty for a year. We offer transparency so that if there are negatives you will know about them to ensure that you are matched to the right properties for your needs and budget. Stuff has previously reported on Aucklands mysterious million-dollar dumps, including several which are publicly owned. It was on sh1. Across the bridge in Westmere, theres a property left derelict for so long, it's become something of an attraction for curious locals. READ MORE: * Landlords threaten to throw out 'bad quality' tenants ahead of rental reforms * 'Worrying' rise in empty homes in Auckland highlighted in Census 2018 * KiwiBuild houses selling on par with private homes. I think its a real shame that a piece of mid-century modernism has been left. Auckland-based photographer Harley Plowman has beendocumenting abandoned residential and public sites in the area for around 14 years. Neighbours say they aren't overly concerned given its completely hidden from street view by the jungle. On Boxing Day, Russell decided made the decision to sell the tennis court, paying $22,000 for contractors to clear out the jungle and get it listed for sale. Properties sourced from highly motivated sellers due to circumstances outside the norm. Dozens of rats have been . The cars on the property including the rusty van belonged to Chhibas late brother. James Burt, who has been renting on the street for three years, had observed the propertys lawns being mown on a regular basis by people who appeared professional in hi-vis vests, which he thought suggested people were being paid to do it. The former tennis court on Northcotes Ocean View Rd has magnificent views of the Waitemat Harbour and Auckland City skyline. We will tell you the pros and cons of each property to allow you to make a well informed decision. Used to store hay and surrounded by falling down sheds and fences. Dilapidated tennis court nets $2.21 million at auction. Woods adds: "The Productivity Commission recommended against a tax on vacant land in its final report released in November 2019. The property is situated at State Highway 3, Piopio. This is my Grandparents home where they raised 7 kids from 1940 until my grandfathers death in 2001. Loombs Hotel Panmure, Auckland. Romania, Brasov, Count Dracula, Bran Castle, Sinaia, Sighisoara, Bucegi Mountains, Prahova River, Pelior Castle, Ben Howe, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Patacancha, Aguas Calientes, Gabriel Traveler, Peru Rail, Samuel and Audrey, Vilcabamba, Hugh Thomson, The White Rock: An Exploration of the Inca Heartland, Ben Howe. A rusted and crumbling van sits on the driveway of a Grey Lynn property, but the owners appear to continue to pay for someone to mow the lawns. A room inside an abandoned mansion near the Waitkere Ranges, West Auckland. He wasnt concerned the propertys state would negatively affect his own propertys value, adding that it probably added to the fascination people had with the area. Hi Mark, My name is Rachel, It turns out that Richard Kellern is my Great Great Grandfather on my Fathers side, you mentioned that you had some pictures of him in front of the House. Don't even get me started on the amount of amazing old architecture rotting around the country which is owned by church groups.". A piano inside a deserted Glenfield property. The London Mayor's office called the city's 25,000 empty homes a "needless waste and injustice". Please respect the locations and the owners. Rescue is possible in some instances but certainly not guaranteed. It was bought for 500. Last year, a Productivity Commission said a similar vacant land tax would only have a "small and transitory" effect. Category: Abandoned Buildings From time to time, often with the permission of the owners or trustees, we gain access to abandoned or derelict properties to photographically document the interior and exterior. Hi Rachel, My name is Mike, I have only just found this site, whilst researching my family tree. As a last resort, the council can prosecute an owner, however, that is rare. Goff said electricity company Vector could find out what houses have not used power for more than six months. Robert Gillespie did not respond to Stuffs request for an interview. Travel, videos and music written, filmed and photographed by Ben Howe. A neighbour, who didnt want to be named, told Stuff there was some spectacular graffiti inside the house, however she would never go inside, thinking it could be dangerous. We aim to make buying investment properties easier via our network of service providers so you, as our client can focus on what is important which, of course, is making money. Investigating Ghosts, Cryptids, UFOs, Urban Legends and Forgotten Histories of Aotearoa, Archive for category "Abandoned Buildings". Slowly crumbling, trees growing through the middle, returning the property to the elements. Failing that, it could issue a breach notice for the Property Maintenance and Nuisance Bylaw. Hi Mike, I live in Huntly and can confirm. Abandoned house - Auckland. Russell said she hoped whoever bought the property would build something nice on it. More about the building work Services to schools - We are experiencing minor disruption to some of our services, caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. When not creating electronic music, watching Horror movies and documentaries, archiving and documenting NZs diverse and eclectic music history, I have spent countless hours investigating and furthering my research out in the field, either as part of a group or solo, since the early 80s. One of the best websites cataloging abandoned houses in New Zealand is Forgotten NZ. Now, the landmark has been officially deemed dangerous.Stuff is New Zealand's largest and most popular news site.With more than 500 journalists spread from Northland to Southland, we cover breaking news, politics, business, sport, crime, the environment, health, education, home and property, food, lifestyle, entertainment, weather, travel, technology, motoring, farming and much more.As well as covering the stories of the day, we specialise in investigative journalism, opinion and analysis, and long-form writing and visual storytelling. IMPORTANT: We do not condone or encourage the breaking in and entering of secure buildings. "But, we need to be cautious with this information as it looks as though there has been a national reduction in the number of empty dwellings, and we need more information before drawing any conclusions.". In such a situation, council would work with the owner to try and resolve the problem first. It was like the people had left but everything else remained there waiting for them, Danielsaid. In the city worst affected - where an average house price of over $1m has seen it ranked the fourth least-affordable city in the world - some sit empty and unmaintained. While building consents are on the increase, the government's KiwiBuild programme has struggled to gain traction to fix the long-term supply issue. The Art of Falling Apartruns until June 25 at Alberton House, Mt Albert Rd. One of the best websites cataloging abandoned houses in New Zealand is Forgotten NZ. Yet thousands of empty "ghost houses" continue to haunt the authorities dealing with NZ's housing crisis. I have been a mad researcher of everything Paranormal, Extraterrestrial and Crypto-zoological, since early childhood. Hi Elise, year I visited the site today and had a chat with the owner, top man, it sounds like it was beyond economical repair, a case of pull it down before it fell down. But a portion of them were "ghost houses" - deliberately left vacant long-term by investors who wanted capital gains without having to manage tenants. But another neighbour, who also didnt want to be identified, said the house was trashed to the point where theres nothing else to trash and didnt believe the remaining structure could be built upon. Aw wow. The house sits on a 1045 square metre plot of land, just 400m from the northern motorway and minutes from the CBD. The levy, introduced in 2017, collected $39.4 million from 1989 empty properties in 2018. James Crow, the founder of Gimme Shelter Aotearoa, an advocacy group for homelessness in Auckland, believes councils should consider an empty homes tax that could redirect money to affordable housing programmes. University of Otagotourism professor Neil Carr said while most people focused on abandoned commercial buildings, explorers like Daniel who photographed homes also played a key role. Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints. I use to live in the green house opposite KFC. Daniel says it feels as though the occupants have left, but everything inside is still waiting for them. 3. higaroth 2 yr. ago. But there are also standalone homes and luxury mansions dotted around the city which are being left vacant. New Zealand is in a housing crisis. Growing up in Muriwai on Auckland's wild west coast, Harley* and his mates were always on the lookout for abandoned buildings, caves and other semi-forgotten spaces to explore. "In Census 2018 it does appear that there has been an increase in the number of unoccupied dwellings for Auckland," she said. I have been a mad researcher of everything Paranormal, Extraterrestrial and Crypto-zoological, since early . I can still see her watering her garden and hear her singing. West Auckland, The Three Witches revisit Auckland Domain, Brian Tells Stories Podcast Episode 5: Haunted Auckland Paranormal Investigators, Harrington Theatre Pukekohe [ INVESTIGATION SESSION 1 ], Carrington former Psychiatric Asylum / Unitech Revisit, VIP opening event for the Yokai Parade: Supernatural monsters from Japan exhibition. She didnt mind its state of the property, but felt upset about those who did complain because they had chosen to live in the neighbourhood. Admission is free. Will do Mark, there is a pic somewhere of Richard Skellern standing in front of house when it was built and his daughter in one of the bedroom windows, very ghostly pic it is. There are tonnes of concrete ruins in this massive toi toi covered field, from Winstone's quarry days of old. Built 1862. He wasnt concerned about the prospect of new houses being built on the land, so long as they didnt disturb his view of the Waitemat, which he didnt believe would happen. We maybe don't have the same level of decency we've had in previous generations.". "There were a couple of homes which we would visit often, until one day we got caught after making too much noise from riding my motorbike through the house," the founder of Derelict NZ, a website and Facebook page which showcases abandoned buildings around Aotearoa, says. "Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints". Because we will get nowhere if we don't.". "There's the connection and the irony that these are crumbled down old places no one loves and everything in this house, even though they are same things, are so wellmeticulously cared for.". Please be safe and act in a responsible and respectful manner. Beyond our biggest city, Tauranga also has thousands of ghost houses, with nearly 5000 classed as unoccupied. A villa in Ponsonby which neighbours say has been left deliberately empty for a decade - while racking up capital gains. "I've visited many locations which most would say are haunted. Moving to downtown Auckland in the mid-2000s, Harley couldn't resist letting himself into some of the many old buildings left to sit in steadily-increasing squalor. Abandoned property search. Real Estate Institute of New Zealand chief executive Bindi Norwell said that with the current market, run-down and derelict properties were unlikely to have a significant impact on surrounding homes and the wider neighbourhood. Are you a Kiwi traveller with a story to tell? In 2015, Vector found around 8000 homes in Auckland - or 1.6 per cent of all dwellings at the time - were unoccupied, meaning they had used less than 400W of power a day for 100 days or more.