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Bay of Plenty property market update: Coastal confidence in 2026
Why the Bay of Plenty is booming
AI summary
The Bay of Plenty property market is hot, briefly overtaking Auckland as NZ's most expensive region due to a luxury sales surge. The average asking price is $1.01M, up 6.9% year-on-year.
For buyers, Whakatāne offers more choice with listings up 29%. Sellers should note that "pool" and "income" are top search terms.
Homeowners have seen strong equity growth, while the rental market shows increasing demand with average weekly rents at $676, making the region a solid prospect.
| Metric | Bay of Plenty (Jan 2026) | MoM% Change | YoY% Change | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Asking Price | Average Asking Price | $1.01M | $1.01M | -0.9% MoM | -0.9% MoM | +6.9% YoY | +6.9% YoY |
| Average Weekly Rent | Average Weekly Rent | $676 | $676 | +2.1% MoM | +2.1% MoM | -0.5% YoY | -0.5% YoY |
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