20+ Churches for sale nationwide

Tuesday, December 16th, 2014

Falling parishioner numbers, costly repairs and “changes in strategic direction” are behind a rash of for sale signs on churches across the country.

From Southland to Northland, Trade Me is listing more than 20 as-is-where-is churches or completed residential conversions, and real estate agents say interest is high.

Offerings range from a $150,000 original 1926 stone church near Oamaru to a $4.8m South Auckland warehouse used by the charismatic Faith City congregation. Continue reading

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