Hi All,
Still house hunting after almost 7 months of looking and the search area has now spread out to Kapiti, specifically Raumati South.
We have seen a lovely property that has nice big rooms, needs zilch doing to it and has lovely all day sunshine. Trouble is...the commute. I know this question has been asked many times before but we just wanted to get the most up to date info. from fellow forumites. The proposed SH1 upgrade is a concern too.
So, questions are:
- How long on average does it take to drive (car or scooter) from Raumati South shops to Param station around rush hour weekdays? Is there much traffic? What is the bus service like for the same journey?
- How reliable are the trains these days from Param to the CBD?
- What is the latest on the SH1 upgrade in Raumati South? Is a decision EVER going to be made??? The latest info. I have found on the KCDC website dates back to Oct 2012. It says that the new road will come in at the top of Leinster Avenue. Any local knowledge/insider info. appreciated.
- Has anybody been put off buying in Kapiti due to the uncertainty of the SH1 upgrade plans?
Finally, for those of you that have made the move from Wellington up to Kapiti - has it been worth it? Do any of you find the commute too much and regret relocating? Or has it been the best decision you ever made? I want to hear the bad and good stories!
Thanks very much in advance.
Confused of Karori.