Monthly Property Report

After a well-earned summer break, most Kiwi’s are getting back into the swing of the year, and the property market is no different. The volume of properties for sale is picking up as we move into one of the year’s

Happy New Year to everyone! Despite the challenges everyone faced in 2021, the homes.co.nz team are thankful for all the support of our users and are looking forward to 2022.  Despite signs of cooling towards the end of the year,

This month, we’re hearing from Dot Loves Data Government Director, Justin Lester, who’s analysis shows just how out of reach a house deposit is for many Kiwis around the country. These insights may not provide solace to those looking for

Increasing housing supply may become easier next year with the Government announcing to dramatically loosen residential planning rules. For our main urban areas, this will mean people will be able to develop up to three homes of up to three

With property prices increasing as they have, it comes as no surprise to see large increases in suburb median values around the country. Core Logic’s latest insights** suggest that there are now only 150 suburbs nationwide with median values less

Well, that escalated quickly! One minute we were enjoying life in Level 1, and the next day we were in lockdown with all the challenges it posed. The team at homes.co.nz wishes everyone well during this time and fingers crossed

There are signs that the market is finally slowing and many commentators are predicting that we may be approaching a turning point. Assuming we are approaching the end of the current property cycle, we thought we’d step back and provide

The Reserve Bank has reported May’s average mortgage interest rates for 2, 3, 4 and 5 year fixed terms being higher than in April. This has followed a sustained period of falling interest rates, which has contributed to the property

The saying goes, if you want something done right, then do it yourself. However, when it comes to property, this may be easier said than done.  With prices for existing homes getting further and further out of reach, many potential

First home buyers needing to look south March was a significant month for the property market, with the Government announcing their new housing policy. Here’s what you need to know: The bright-line test will be extended to 10 years for

The homes.co.nz Monthly Property Update is generated using homes.co.nz’s March 2021 HomesEstimates, providing an up-to-date perspective on house values around New Zealand. Sales records in over 300 suburbs smashed  Are you continually surprised by how much your neighbour’s property is

Guest Editor: Brad Olsen at Senior Economist, Infometrics Increased housing supply overlaps with more modest house price gains House prices continue to rise at a rapid pace across New Zealand, up 10.3%pa over the last year alone. With it now

The waterfront premium around New Zealand While sitting on the beach this summer, did you find yourself looking around the nearby waterfront properties and dream? The team at homes.co.nz did too, and unfortunately the value of these homes often comes