Kiwi house hunters making a near $30,000 a minute decision

A new Trade Me Property survey reveals surprising habits of Kiwi house hunters. Serious buyers spend an average of just 28 minutes at an open home—a decision worth nearly $29,630 per minute based on the national average asking price.

The survey highlights the emotional journey of buying, with 23% of recent buyers visiting over 20 homes. Common viewing habits include checking wardrobes (72%), cupboards (69%), and testing water pressure (58%), showing buyers are thorough despite short viewing times.