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Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Activity remains subdued, price falls begin to stabilise


Friday, 16 December 2022

Rising interest rates, access to finance and concerns around the economy have created uncertainty in the market. Across Aotearoa New Zealand, market activity through spring has been subdued and median prices continue to soften as buyers remain hesitant.


Tuesday, 15 November 2022

While October sees an increase in enquiry and open home attendance in some regions, rising interest rates have caused hesitancy amongst buyers across Aotearoa New Zealand. The national median price showed improvement on September. Still, prices continue to ease, sales activity remains down and properties are taking longer to sell than in October 2021


Thursday, 13 October 2022

The usual spring lift appears subdued in September, though agents report more first home buyers on the market, and increased attendance at open homes and auctions in some regions.


Friday, 16 September 2022

Typically a slower month, August market activity was further affected by concerns around rising interest rates and inflation. However, there are early signs of a spring lift as vendors balance price expectations with reality and traffic through open homes increases

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