Using virtual reality to house-hunt
Developers have nowhere to hide with new virtual reality technology.
Potential buyers were using virtual reality (VR) goggles to tour a new terraced housing development in West Auckland.
House hunters could also view the housing plans and switch the home’s colour scheme using a touch-screen television.
Wilshire Group was leading the development of Tamora Lane, Avondale, which would soon have 54 terrace homes.
Sales manager Christie Wrightson said they wanted to use VR after seeing it become increasingly common in Australia.
‘‘Our new VR totally changes how purchasers get acquainted with these homes.
‘‘Normally people only get to see design images or renders from one angle,’’ Wrightson said.
Now developers had nowhere to hide, she said.
‘‘It gives a true representation of the product from every angle.’’
Realestate.co.nz chief operating officer Peter Mangin said the use of VR was becoming increasingly common and could soon be the norm.
Land for the development of Tamora Lane was purchased from the Avondale Jockey Club.
Prices for the terrace homes would start at $701,000 and go up to $935,000. Construction was due to begin in mid-2018.