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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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The property market ended 2025 softly, with Cotality data showing national values down -0.2% in December. The national median value now sits at $808,430. Performance was mixed across main centres, with Auckland falling while Christchurch and Tauranga saw modest rises.
While 2025 was considered "broadly flat," a modest recovery is expected for 2026. Cotality's Chief Property Economist forecasts roughly 5% growth in national values, driven by an improving economy, though variables like DTI rules remain.
The numbers at a glance
A "broadly flat" 2025
The outlook for 2026
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