Property News

Will the recession throw housing market recovery off course?

What are the key things to know about the recession and what might it means for the housing market.

3 April 2024

What are our predictions for the 2024 property market?

What lies ahead for the Property Market in 2024

2 April 2024

State of the Nation 2024

Inside the hearts and minds of Kiwi buyers and sellers, and the future of property in NZ.

Discover | 5 min read

Kiwi on the move with kitset and transportable homes

Searches for kitset and transportable homes are up.

19 March 2024

Buying guide | 6 min read

Debt to income ratios demystified

DTIs could be coming soon - what are they and how will they affect homebuyers and the property market?

12 March 2024

Update on the Hawke’s Bay rental housing market

What are tenants paying for a three bedroom home in Hawke’s Bay?

12 March 2024

Gender pay gap a challenge for women investing in property

Are women behind on the property ladder?

8 March 2024

Feature article | 6 min read

No OCR change… for now

The official cash rate (OCR) remains unchanged at 5.5% despite advance speculation.

28 February 2024

It’s bach buying time in Aotearoa New Zealand

Russell, Coromandel, Hawke’s Bay, Golden Bay, which is your spot?

27 February 2024

How’s the Auckland property market looking in 2024?

Listing volumes are well and truly back, with February volumes looking to land 30% up compared to 2023

26 February 2024

Profitable resales rise for the first time in two years

93.3% of property resales made a gross profit in Q4 2023, up from 92.4% in Q3

8 February 2024

Discover | 4 min read

DTIs, LVRs – what’s with all the acronyms?

What are DTI and LVR rules and what might the changes mean

5 February 2024

Explore | 4 min read

Waiheke’s Tantalus Estate, the ultimate lifestyle property

A winery, a brewery and a restaurant all on offer

1 February 2024

Explore | 3 min read

Island Bay Lighthouse attracts every kind of buyer

An Airbnb favourite to change hands

30 January 2024

Discover | 3 min read

A Kūaotunu beach house that could be your main home

It’s like an art gallery with views to the sea.

19 January 2024

Discover | 2 min read

Top Trade Me Properties of 2023 revealed

Which properties were the most popular property listings of 2023?

21 December 2023

Discover | 3 min read

Meet our Hunt for the Hundy winner!

$100,000 prize gives family respite from anxious budget-watching

20 December 2023

Discover | 4 min read

Greytown hospital transformed into a multi-family home

For these sellers, it’s been a 10-year labour of love

14 December 2023

Discover | 4 min read

Where would loved-up Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce holiday in Aotearoa?

We pick the best Kiwi holiday destinations for this cute couple

12 December 2023

Renting Guide | 3 min read

New government encouraging landlords to allow renting with pets

What is a pet bond and what could it mean for tenants with pets?

12 December 2023

Feature article | 4 min read

Fast-tracked consenting programme prioritised by coalition Government

Unlocking land for homes is driving housing policy

6 December 2023

A design-savvy bach in Lake Rotoiti with a back story

Feature article | 3 min read

Designer Mellons Bay family home ready in time for Christmas

A designer home, pool complex and pool house will fit the bill for families wanting to enter the Macleans school zone.

Feature article | 3 min read

Don Wilson’s mid-century Whanganui home on the market

TV costume designer, Katrina Hodge has owned and improved this Whanganui mid-century beauty for 10 years.

National Housing Policies: Going for housing growth

In the first 100 days in power, the National-led Government will be introducing the Going for Housing Growth policy.

31 October 2023

Coalition Government: Growing our rental market

A friendlier environment for property investors and a new policy for pet-owning tenants too.

31 October 2023

National Housing Policies: Foreign buyers tax

What sellers in the $2 million-plus property market need to know

31 October 2023

Belmont beauty: a testament to 20th century brickwork

This elegant 20th century home's latest owners have made it a home for a modern family.

St Clair architectural beauty with views to the sea and city

When built in 2019 this home overlooking St Clair beach was designed to have views to the beach and back to the city.

Feature article | 1 min read

State of the Nation Property Report - September update

Our latest report on emerging trends across Aotearoa's property sector.

25 September 2023

Buying guide | 8 min read

Buying Guide: Buying a Mortgagee Sale

Experts give the details.

Fritz Eisenhofer-renovated Seatoun villa on big seafront site

A Captivating Blend of History and Contemporary Design

Mid-century updated designer home with Ōrākei basin views

A mid-century home overlooking Ōrākei Basin, has been given a tasteful update which accentuates its original design.

21 September 2023

Summit Drive 70s architectural home up for sale for the first time

A high-end 1970s Mt Albert home designed by its architect owner hits the market for the first time.

14 September 2023

A woolshed remade into an architectural beauty

A semi-rural Carterton property began life as a woolshed

12 September 2023

When a home stager sells her stylish Nelson home

When a home stager sells their home you can expect the wow factor. Ana Stevenson’s Nelson villa delivers.

4 September 2023

Kingsland villa in First Avenue has enduring design for buyers

A home in Kingsland’s top street had a big renovation 10+ years ago and its architect says he wouldn’t change a thing.

1 September 2023

Jacks Point home attracts offer first weekend

A House of the Year winner for 2020 attracts a bid first weekend

25 August 2023

Feature article | 3 min read

An architect’s home with Homestar 7 rating

A new architectural and sustainable home in Wellington has been snapped up just 14 days after listing.

25 August 2023

Whangarei eco-beauty with solar power to burn

A home where everything is fueled by solar and computer controlled.

8 August 2023

BurgerFuel founder develops luxury rural coastal escape

And there’s a good reason why he's doing it.

20 July 2023

Are housing prices in New Zealand close to the bottom?

House price falls have been a constant in the housing market for the past 18 months but are they coming to an end?

29 May 2023

Is it really harder to be a first home buyer right now?

We investigate the cost of living, interest rates, inflation and house prices.

6 March 2023

Which homes will hold their value best in 2023

Real estate agents and consultants comment on which properties are expected to hold their value this year.

25 January 2023

Buying guide | 6 min read

Q3 Property Pulse Report

A quarterly review of the New Zealand property market.

Tips on bidding for a home in a buyers’ market

How to negotiate in a buyer's market.

Property Price Index

Providing buyers, sellers and agents with insights into ‘for sale’ price trends by property type and property size.

First NZ wide property price increases in over year

Febuary Property Price Index

26 March 2024

NZ's property prices record slight increase ahead of Summer

November Property Price Index

14 December 2023

Confidence returns to market as prices increase across NZ

October Property Price Index 2023

28 November 2023

September Property Price Index

Property market showing green shoots in spring

19 October 2023

August Property Price Index

Properties start selling faster and prices increase as the market reaches a turning point.

18 September 2023

July Property Price Index

Property price declines slow and steady

16 August 2023

June Property Price Index

New Zealand property prices retreat two years

21 July 2023

May Property Price Index

New Zealand property price drops ease as West Coast joins the decline

22 June 2023

April Property Price Index

Christchurch apartments continue to print money amongst property downturn

12 May 2023

Aotearoa’s six figure house price plunge

March Trade Me Property Price Index

26 April 2023

Property prices plummet by $88,400 in 12 months

February Property Price Index

20 March 2023

Property market kicks off 2023 with a record-breaking price

January Property Price Index 2023

20 February 2023

Price drops continue while demand follows suit

December Property Price Index 2022

19 January 2023

Property prices see biggest drop in five years

November Property Price Index 2022

13 December 2022

Wellington property prices fall by 7%

October Property Price Index 2022

17 November 2022

Property prices fall for six months in a row

September Property Price Index 2022

18 October 2022

Property prices see largest drop on record

June Property Price Index 2022

21 July 2022

Housing supply skyrockets by three quarters in 12 months

August Property Price Index 2022

22 September 2022

Supply sees biggest jump on record

July Property Price Index 2022

22 August 2022

Supply skyrockets while prices see a record-breaking drop

May Property Price Index 2022

21 June 2022

Rental Price Index

A comprehensive monthly insight into the rental market covering price trends by type and size of property across New Zealand.

National rental prices hold despite change in government

November Rental Price Index

7 December 2023

Rental market holds steady as new government forms

Rental Price Index October 2023

21 November 2023

More demand than supply for New Zealand tenants

Rental Price Index September 2023

12 October 2023

Revealed: The most expensive districts to rent in Aotearoa

29 September 2023

Rents cool in winter market

The national median weekly rent held steady at $620 for the second consecutive month in July.

23 August 2023

New Zealand renters paying $50 more a week than last year

Trade Me’s RPI for June shows New Zealand’s median weekly rental prices continue to reach new heights in 2023.

25 July 2023

New Zealand’s rental prices hit $610

Trade Me’s RPI for May shows New Zealand’s median weekly rental prices claim another record high for 2023.

23 June 2023

Aotearoa rents hit $600 for the first time

February Rental Price Index

28 March 2023

Rents start the year at a record high

January Rental Price Index

21 February 2023

Trade Me data reveals where rents increased the most in 2022

December Rental Price Index

26 January 2023

Rents remain at a record high as regions boom

November Rental Price Index 2022

19 December 2022

Rents back at an all-time high in October

October Rental Price Index 2022

24 November 2022

September rent growth surpasses inflation rate

September Rental Price Index 2022

20 October 2022

Rents remain at an all-time high in August

August Rental Price Index 2022

29 September 2022