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2025 ended on a soft note but values should rise in 2026
Looking toward this year in property.
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New Zealand's property market ended 2025 quietly, with national values dipping slightly according to Cotality. The national median value now sits at $808,430, with performance mixed across main centres like Auckland (down) and Christchurch (up).
Cotality's Chief Property Economist describes 2025 as "broadly flat" due to conflicting forces like lower mortgage rates and a weak economy.
Looking ahead, a forecast of roughly 5% growth is expected for 2026 as the economy improves, though DTI restrictions remain a key factor.
The numbers at a glance
A "broadly flat" 2025
The outlook for 2026
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