27/10/2026
🏡 New Zealand’s housing market remains in a holding pattern.
Our latest Market Overview finds property values edged down 0.3% in September and are 1.3% lower than a year ago. Sales activity is easing, while the number of homes for sale remains elevated, giving buyers more choice.
Conditions vary across the country, with some South Island centres showing more resilience. First-home buyers are also staying active, accounting for a record 29.5% of purchases in Q3. Meanwhile, rental growth is showing early signs of stabilising.
Want the full picture, including regional insights?
Read the report: https://ljh.co/q3marketreport2026
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