'-Ber' bounce: Spring activity lifts prices, sales, and listings
New Zealand's housing market continues its post-pandemic equilibrium, with September 2025 data showing familiar seasonal patterns rather than structural shifts.
Last week's 50 basis point rate cut seemed to have a positive impact on the auction market last week with Ray White New Zealand recording a 58.1 per cent clearance rate, up 10.95 per cent year-on-year.
50 basis point cut reflects “urgent” need for economic stimulus
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 2.50 per cent, a stronger move that reflects the urgency of deteriorating conditions.
New Zealand has partially lifted its foreign buyer ban, allowing “golden” visa owners to purchase a single residential property valued at $5 million or more.
$30M in property sold under the hammer on the North Shore
Ray White businesses across Auckland’s North Shore and Hibiscus Coast teamed up to sell nearly $30 million in property across three sites during their auction extravaganza, The Event 4.0.
From boom to equilibrium: New Zealand's housing market in three phases
New Zealand's housing market has reached equilibrium after three phases: pandemic speculation, correction, and recovery. Median prices stable at $761k with sustainable buyer demand replacing investment activity.
Agent organises renovation for vendor’s investment property
Ray White Papanui agent Rob East was more than happy to take the reins when it came to coordinating a renovation for his client, Ben, who lived on the opposite side of the country.
