A villa in Ponsonby which neighbours say has been left deliberately empty for a decade - while racking up capital gains. The former tennis court on Northcotes Ocean View Rd has magnificent views of the Waitemat Harbour and Auckland City skyline. Bindi Norwell, chief executive at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, said there was "no denying that New Zealand has a shortage of properties". Dusty crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and thesofas and chairs seemed untouched since the occupants moved out. The Sylvan Ave property is one of several in Auckland which has its neighbours feeling mystified. As they write, the site is "for all the forgotten, abandoned, run down and decaying places that many people pass by without a thought. A piano inside a dilapidated Glenfield property. Urbex New Zealand also catalogs abandoned and derelict places of Australasia, particularly around New Zealand. A large number of these were holiday homes or properties which were temporarily vacant. There is also a painting at the Kimihia rest home of this house in all its glory and I have a pencil drawing of the house on my Lounge room wall. do you mind sharing them with me, I would love to see them or any stories your family might have of the Skellerns. "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.". Abandoned house - Auckland. The property once boasted full-length windows, on both the top and bottom storeys. Urban Explorer based in Auckland, NZ. Loombs Hotel Panmure, Auckland. The original Unclaimed Monies Act of 1908 was amended in 1958, since replaced by the Unclaimed Money Act of 1971, amended in 1988 and again . 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. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said he had spoken to ministers about finding a way to utilise these homes, and they had shown an interest. But the queue for them keeps getting longer. Fifty families in Tabasco, Mexico will benefit from a new community of 3D-printed concrete houses by Icon, New Story and chale. Abandoned hall in Okaihau, NZ burnt down by arson in December 2014 via forgotten.co.nz. Land that is close to the central city or has a good view is always going to retain its value no matter what the dwelling on the land looks like.. The three photographs above were taken on the lower West Coast of the South Island, on the main road south of Fox and Franz Joseph glaciers. We do not condone or encourage the breaking in and entering of secure buildings. The property on William Denny Ave has sat derelict since the 1990s and has a huge estimated market value of $3.13 million. Nestled in a row of grand, architecturally-designed properties on an idyllic Northcote street overlooking the Waitemat Harbour and Auckland cityscape, is what appears to be a jungle. A retro standing ashtray was still placed between two chairs in what looked like a lounge with large windows. Neighbours say they aren't overly concerned given its completely hidden from street view by the jungle. My Uncle Kevin Lynch lives next door he wont mind, just tell him I sent you. "So we can get accurate information, but we would need to find a way to ensure we were not in breach of privacy laws in doing that. But capturing the images throughurban exploring also called "ruin porn"was not for the faint-hearted. More Auckland landbanking. Capturing a visual snapshot into New Zealand's past before it is lost forever. We are not implying that these locations are haunted, (Some may very well be, but we havent yet had any reports) but present them here for the enjoyment of others. She had met the family before, but hadnt seen them for a while. risen from 6.6 per cent to 7.3 per cent of the city's private dwellings, 'Lock and leave' apartments blamed for high number of empty homes in Auckland CBD, Premium - National blames 'state house for life' policy for growing waiting list. Do not cause damage or steal from locations. Rats have reportedly started to infest west Auckland homes abandoned due to being red-stickered after the city's anniversary weekend flooding. Stepping inside was like travelling through a "time portal", he said. Thanks to Daniel at Aotearoa Abandoned for the heads up on this fascinating location. The TWG suggested local councils, rather than the central government, should decide. 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. Working in manufacturing full-time, Harley devotes as much of his free time as he can to travelling around New Zealand in search of abandoned sites to photograph, gathering information about their histories along the way. A recent study from University College London claimed an empty homes tax might be more effective in creating affordable housing than constructing new builds. Neighbours are curious, particularly given its central location and eye-watering estimated market value of $3.14m. 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. About five years later, he also purchased the 1012 square metre site next door and converted it into a tennis court. (Video first published in 2018) Read more: https://bit.ly/3xzLior | Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2JPg8oB#Auckland #CarlileHouse #GreyLynnCarlile House in Aucklands Grey Lynn is slowly crumbling away. 1. noelburnside 2 yr. ago. As their disclaimer warns - the houses are people's private property so don't visit without permission. Rusty van aside, and what appears to be more derelict cars in the back garden, the property has a market value of $1.93m. Neighbours of a derelict property in Westmere fear it could become a fire risk. It has been empty for a year. Residents spoken to on the street spoken to by Stuff, many of whom are renters or living with flatmates, were also curious about it. New Zealands empty houses range from modest suburban properties to million-dollar dumps. Officials say it's not that simple, Premium - Community Housing Providers say more than 500 homes 'gathering dust' during housing crisis, Government is building more public houses than any time in the last 20 years. "No one wants to pay more for what they presume is going along just fine because their lives are okay. "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.". The tennis court once served at the neighbourhood hub where children would meet for birthday parties, roller-skating, and to play tennis and four square. It still had the old furniture. I got excited to see the original family home still existed, unfortunately, looking at google earth, it looks like it is now gone, although I still plan to do go and have a look, just in case there is something left. But there are also standalone homes and luxury mansions dotted around the city which are being left vacant. Auckland Council only gets involved with derelict and overgrown properties if they pose a health nuisance to neighbouring properties. Smashed windows, tattered curtains and broken blinds an abandoned home in Auckland's North Shore. The garden has grown around this North Shore cottage after years of neglect. The problem isn't confined to Auckland. An abandoned house near the Waitkere Ranges in Auckland still has a lot of its furniture. "I just enjoy getting out an exploring our country and documenting spots which many wouldn't otherwise see," Harley says. One of the best websites cataloging abandoned houses in New Zealand is Forgotten NZ. In 2015, urban explorer groupUrbexCentral grabbed attention for photographing buildings abandoned after the Christchurch earthquake. Would love to see any old photos of this home in its better years if you have any to share. Wes Willis, who has lived on the street for 22 years, said it was good to see the land put to use, possibly for two new homes. Some homes still have the old furniture. While getting sprung gave the boys a bit of a scare, it didn't dent Harley's enthusiasm for deserted buildings; their descent into disrepair hinting at fortunes reversed, dreams destroyed, priorities changed and years, if not decades, of neglect. It is not too isolated. From time to time,often with thepermission of the owners or trustees, we gain access to abandoned or derelict properties to photographically document the interior and exterior. Plowman says one of his favourite images is of a rundown house he photographed on a forgotten highway inTe Wera, which he found by chance as he drove past. Daniel's Facebook page AotearoaAbandoned hasthousands of followers. I managed to get hold of some bricks and a piece of timber, so we have a link to the generations of old. "There was one house which gave me a really bad vibe and I couldn't wait to leave. Would love to photograph it as I live in huntly. Lake Como is widely regarded as being one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy. A neighbour, who did not want to be named, said the landlord used to rent the property but had decided it was easier to leave it empty. Abandoned homes in South Auckland. Property demand continues to outstrip supply, driving record median prices even higher. The report pointed to "international examples that could inform the development of similar taxes in New Zealand". A photo of a headless mannequin lying in a couple of inches of dirty water at the bottom of one pool speaks volumes about the many New Zealand buildings seemingly left for dead. Between Nelson and Buller, South Island, New Zealand, The above and main photo is a farmhouse visible just off the main road between Nelson and Buller. The 28-year-old was viciously assaulted in Beach Haven, which is where he lived. Do you live near an abandoned property? The problem isn't confined to Auckland. [removed] acid-nz 5 yr. ago. Don't even get me started on the amount of amazing old architecture rotting around the country which is owned by church groups.". Its quite rumpty and I like it, he said he didnt mind it had been left to perish as it added character to the area. Carlisle House on Richmond rd comes to mind, but you can't get inside. " It has many villas and palaces. "So many stories have been shared about similar run down places, people stop on their way between towns," she says. @Mark Lynch : Where is this house in Huntly? Where did they go? Mum and dad just wanted to pack up and leave. Please be safe and act in a responsible and respectful manner. Once everything is in place the property becomes yours. That figure is higher than far bigger global cities. This house (above)is also in the Buller region at the top of the South Island. See more ideas about abandoned, abandoned houses, auckland. With contacts in the demolition business, Harley is able to access many sites off limits to the general public and, while he typically seeks permission from a building's owner before entering, he admits he sometimes trespasses. Hi Rachel, My name is Mike, I have only just found this site, whilst researching my family tree. Yes. Who lived there? Russells most treasured memory was when her parents and younger brother, Grant, would play tennis after dinner each night during summer. I have been a mad researcher of everything Paranormal, Extraterrestrial and Crypto-zoological, since early childhood. I don't think too much into it but I haven't had any experiences which would make me go 'wow, maybe spirits are real'. Empty new-builds and homes that aren't up to government rental standards will also make up some of the total. In 2013, Robert Gillespie reportedly told the New Zealand Herald he had hoped to add another level to the building, giving it a 360 degree view of the city and the harbour. The exhibition's curator Francesca Lolaiy says the photos contrast with Alberton's historical ballroom where they are displayed. Please respect the locations and the owners. Finally there is an interesting summary of abandoned places around New Zealand in the Urban Ghost Media website. Forsaken lots around the south are up for sale as Southland District Council lists abandoned lots for open tender. Its beyond saving now, youd just put a bulldozer through it.. London, with a population of 9 million, has 25,000 empty homes, according to UK government data. Others think landlords should do what they want in a free-market economy. Are you a Kiwi traveller with a story to tell? Tell us more by emailing caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz. A recent Stuff poll found only 24 per centof people were in favour of the idea. Real Estate Agent. Its sitting there doing nothing, and its worth quite a bit of money.. Robert Gillespie did not respond to Stuffs request for an interview. It also was surrounded by beautiful gardens which my grandmother received numerous awards for. The wooden dressers and cupboards had a 1960s feel. A room inside an abandoned mansion near the Waitkere Ranges, West Auckland. The Carlile House is one of the most famous buildings in New Zealand. Cora was the youngest Daughter of Richard Skellern. Cheers, Mike. READ MORE: *The art of urban exploration *Christchurch's abandoned buildings a criminal playground *105 years of the Hydro Grand Hotel. Abandoned sites in the town include the New Zealand Shipping Company building, the wharf, and the shell of a 1917 sheep meat freezing facility. It features the work of three photographers who specialise in 'urban exploration' - an artform of exploring and photographing abandoned man-made buildings which are often closed to the public. "Everything feels very claustrophobic," Daniel said. But behind a Sylvan Ave garden so overgrown, that from the street its hard to tell a house is even there, is a three-bedroom property valued at $1.73m. The United Church of Tonga is at a stalemate with Auckland Council over the destiny of 134-year-old Carlile House in Ponsonby. While Goff believed that Watercare would also be able provide data on vacant houses, the organisation said this was not possible. There are many more houses such as these waiting to be discovered. For Harley, standout experiences have included exploring McLean's Mansion, a category one-listed heritage building in Christchurch badly damaged by the earthquakes and vandals, and former Catholic girls' boarding school Erskine College in Wellington, demolished to make way for 96 townhouses. He also enjoys wandering around St Stephen's, a Mori boys' boarding school in Bombay which closed in December 2000 amid concerns about finances, performance and a history of violence but is set to reopen in 2020. Over on their Youtube Channel they have quite a few interesting videos, including the impressive one below where the explore the abandoned Christchurch Catholic Cathedral, following the earthquake there. These include old theatres such as the St James in Auckland, or institutions like Lake Alice. 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. The run-down kitchen of a vacant estate house in Papakura. Five sections in Ohai and Nightcaps, with a total rateable value of $103,000, are on the list. From Wiki: Lake Como is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. * Harley preferred not to provide his surname. We do not send any unsolicited emails. A piano inside a deserted Glenfield property. "It comes across as too prescriptive and can only be a temporary salve to the bigger problem, which is high land prices, hefty council restrictions plus levies, and poor public transport infrastructure. Public records show it now belongs to his son, Robert. Built 1862. 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Daniel says it feels as though the occupants have left, but everything inside is still waiting for them. It was the first time the property had ever been on the market. Across the globe, other major cities are warming to the idea. Because we will get nowhere if we don't.". Sometimes we stumble upon an abandonedstructure, sitting lonely and unloved, so we stop to take photographs so that these charming pieces of New Zealand history can be documented as existing, and appreciated by others. Found in the wall of a Westmere house in the midst of a renovation, the battered. That sadly this house has been knocked down. Constantly searching for advantageous property opportunities. This was shot in 2015 before it was demolished. We do not condone or encourage the breaking in and entering of secure buildings. Happy with that. If you are on it you will be notified of property deals. The display has been unveiled at Alberton, a heritage property in Mt Albert, as part. NOTE: These photos are documents of the existence of various historical (and some non historical) locations. In such a situation, council would work with the owner to try and resolve the problem first. The high volume of unused homes comes as rental prices continue to skyrocket. ", READ MORE: 'Lock and leave' apartments blamed for high number of empty homes in Auckland CBD Premium - National blames 'state house for life' policy for growing waiting list. Valuation number: 0582126200 Lot 1 Deposited Plan 10776 (SA256/238 South Auckland land registry) in the name of Huia Tawake & Rauputu Tumokemoke. Haunting photographs of abandoned, dilapidated houses form a new exhibition set in an Auckland ballroom. Personal Home Buyer (Owner Occupier) "He just didn't want the hassle - of filling the place, doing the maintenance. Haunted Auckland's Aimee does a solo vigil at the Lake House Art Centre - July 23rd, 2022 By Mark Wallbank 30/07/2022 30/07/2022 "Haunted Auckland's Aimee does a solo vigil at the Lake House Art Centre - July 23rd, 2022" Please respect the locations and the owners. London Mayor Sadiq Khan supports an increase in rates for empty homes. He preferred not to say how he gained access to Waiwera Thermal Resort, which has essentially been abandoned to the elements since the pools, run by Russian billionaire Mikhail Kimich since 2010, closed in February 2018 for a purported refurbishment. We can refer you to our relevant contacts should further reports are needed to meet your Banks requirements. It was on sh1. The teams photographs have been used in the past as evidence in insurance cases, Fire Service investigationsand fornews media coverage. As a last resort, the council can prosecute an owner, however, that is rare. Used to store hay and surrounded by falling down sheds and fences. This overgrown property on Northcotes Sylvan Ave is flanked by modern, grand homes. Stuff has previously reported on Aucklands mysterious million-dollar dumps, including several which are publicly owned. New Zealand is in a housing crisis. Not all 'ghost houses' are in such a state of disrepair. A stunning old abode with stories to tell. Forgotten NZ doesn't have a lot of text with the pictures, and the exact locations of the buildings are kept hidden, but there are good photos and interesting explorations. An abandoned house near the Waitkere Ranges in Auckland still has a lot of its furniture. Rats have reportedly started to infest west Auckland homes abandoned due to being red-stickered after the city's anniversary weekend flooding. Abandoned buildings | Items | National Library of New Zealand | National Library of New Zealand Building noise Visitors to the National Library can expect some general construction noise until 3 March 2023. Harley access buildings off-limits to most through demolition contacts and, occasionally, trespass. She said the Government needs more information about empty homes and why Auckland volumes were rising. "People are generally really interested and fascinated with the placessome belongings left in these places spark memories from their own past," he says. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Unless the address is already mentioned in the article, we do not disclose addresses or locations of abandoned or derelict buildings. As creepy as many of the sites in Harley's pictures appear to be, he says he has only ever had one really unsettling experience.