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Auckland de-throned as most expensive property market

Property Pulse Report - December 2025

11 December 2025

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‘Extraordinary’ Freemans Bay conversion listed for first time in 30 years

With its bright chartreuse doors, it’s hard to miss this delightful hall conversion one block from Ponsonby Road.

2 February 2026| 3 min read

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WATCH: Inside Tuscany Hamel’s Technicolour Townhouse

Tuscany’s home is a masterclass in using vibrant hues and eclectic art to create peace and joy.

28 January 2026| 5 min read

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Spanish-style home on edge of native forest is one of Auckland’s most unique houses

This hacienda-style home was built by the owner to retire into.

29 January 2026| 3 min read

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‘I’ve always been a MacGyver. I can fix anything: 81-year-old behind village’s famous Hobbit house restoration

Probably the most famous house in Himatangi.

28 January 2026| 3 min read

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Grand Designs NZ home owner selling neighbouring section on idyllic private island

Diana and Peter Cussen's home on Slipper Island was built by Sky Mason and featured on Grand Designs NZ.

23 January 2026| 3 min read

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‘Absolutely exceptional’: Multimillion-dollar restoration transforms heritage homestead

Nothing but the best could well have been the brief for this four-year restoration project in Hawke’s Bay.

20 January 2026| 4 min read

exterior of Wellington Yellowstone-inspired property

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Calling all Yellowstone fans: this US-inspired home is country living on a grand scale

The home is built from macrocarpa grown on or near the property.

19 January 2026| 3 min read

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'Budgets ruin dreams': Gibbston Valley heritage villa gets a lavish makeover

The house is set among the vines with views of the popular Gibbston Valley.

15 January 2026| 3 min read

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‘Hidden’ Art Deco apartment in old post office: ‘There is literally nothing else like it’

The former Devonport Post Office has had a new life as commercial premises, but few know about the apartments above.

14 January 2026| 3 min read

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How Kiwi Live: A peek inside interior designer Kristina Pickford’s Otama sanctuary

Kristina Pickford's home is more than a place to live; it's somewhere to connect with friends, whanau, and the land.

24 November 2025| 3 min read

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Wallingford homestead, with valuable Périgord truffle orchard, comes to market

The historic Wallingford Estate is for sale.

17 December 2025| 3 min read

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‘It was very derelict’: journey to restore former convent cottage into best-in-class home

The award-winning cottage is a former convent and magistrate’s house.

17 December 2025| 4 min read

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Tasman temptations in hot spots like Kaiteriteri and Ruby Bay

Who wouldn’t want a house close to Abel Tasman National Park and at beaches like Kaiteriteri, Ruby Bay, and Mapua?

16 December 2025| 4 min read

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Historic lodge where Queen Mum stayed on the market

Greenhill lodge and estate are for sale.

25 November 2025| 4 min read

Exterior of Georgian-style house in sought-after Cranmer Square, Christchurch

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1800s landmark Christchurch house looking for new owners

A post-earthquake makeover has restored the splendour of this landmark house in Christchurch, which is for sale.

15 December 2025| 4 min read

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Beachside homes for sale in Coromandel are sparkling and ready for summer buyers

The Coromandel Peninsula's enduring appeal drives both luxury and lock ‘n leave property demand.

12 December 2025| 3 min read

Exterior of house on Old West Coast Road.

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1860s heritage home called a ‘magical link’ to the past is on the market

There’s a lot of history in 2195 Old West Coast Road.

10 December 2025| 3 min read

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Limestone boulders are interior feature of dramatic ‘red house’

The house in the bush is wrapped in Pioneer Red Colorsteel, which makes a bold contrast to the dark green bush setting.

10 December 2025| 3 min read

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Top interior trends in 2026 for your forever home

Discover the bold interior trends for 2026: rich colours, cocoon spaces, outdoor kitchens and principal suites.

3 December 2025| 3 min read

Exterior of the house at 34 Cressy Terrace

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‘Someone will buy it and cherish it’: 1860s cottage with panoramic views on market

The house at 34 Cressy Terrace was built circa 1867.

2 December 2025| 3 min read

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OCR predictions for 2026 & 2027

What’s the Reserve Bank's next move?

28 November 2025| 7 min read

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‘We know this house isn’t replicable’ - unique home with arguably city’s best views on market

The Necklen House in Auckland sits overlooking the Waitākere Ranges.

27 November 2025| 3 min read

The property at 92 Myres Street, in Otumoetai, Tauranga, is on the market for only the third time.

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Fate brought the owners to this 70s-inspired ocean-view home

The property at 92 Myres Street, in Otumoetai, Tauranga, is on the market for only the third time.

18 November 2025| 4 min read

Huntly House in Clarks Beach near Auckland

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Relocated mansion at Clarks Beach listed ‘with deepest of sadness’

Now a restored homestead, Huntly House was cut into six pieces for the move from Palmerston North to Clarks Beach.

19 November 2025| 3 min read

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Mansion built for former Mayor of Dunedin is on the market - and it has some stories to tell

Broomhill, built in the 1870s.

10 November 2025| 3 min read

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Mid-century treasure reappears - Neville Price home on market after more than 20 years

1960s designed Neville Price home in Hillcrest, on Auckland's North Shore goes on sale

12 November 2025| 4 min read

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Worker’s cottage ‘just like a storybook’ is listed for sale

The two-bedroom, 80m² worker’s cottage on Bluff Hill in Napier has been extensively renovated by the current owner.

5 November 2025| 3 min read

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Masterpiece from Middle-earth, unique home on market for first time in 30 years

Brian Cooper built the home for his wife Karen, as a gift for her birthday

3 November 2025| 3 min read

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Award-winning Clifford-Forsyth House in Remuera -the kind of home you fall in love with the moment you walk in

The first-ever winner of Home of the Year, in 1996, was the Clifford Forsyth House in Auckland's Remuera.

31 October 2025| 4 min read

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Agent discovers classic 70s A-frame he was asked to sell was home he grew up in

Built in 1970, the vintage A frame home has since been through some significant changes over the years.

28 October 2025| 4 min read

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‘Last house on the beach’ is the perfect ‘60s bach

Perched above the beach amid the bush and pōhutukawa, this two-bedroom ‘60s bach is in a dream location at Snells Beach.

28 October 2025| 3 min read

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‘Rare as hen’s teeth’ home that once belonged to All Black on market

70's Ponsonby home for sale once owned by former All Black Olo Brown

22 October 2025| 4 min read

Exterior of multi-million dollar Whitford property

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Resort-style living in Whitford will be ‘north of $15m’

Take a look through a magical 'European' estate at Whitford

9 October 2025| 4 min read

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Canterbury power couple selling their minimalist designer home

The stylish home at 400 Pound Road is on the market

22 October 2025| 3 min read

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Peter and Paul’s amazing restoration project has come to market

Hawthorne House near Hastings has been transformed in recent years, but it’s now time for a new owner.

15 October 2025| 3 min read

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Snap up one of the first homes built on Lake Rotoiti peninsula, an Art Deco delight

Iconic Art Deco home on Lake Rotoiti hits the market

17 October 2025| 3 min read

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Rare opportunity to buy contemporary dream home overlooking the glorious Māhia Peninsula

A place where panoramic views are part of daily life, and the home is as impressive as the landscape that surrounds it.

16 October 2025| 3 min read

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Heritage-listed Victorian beauty in Dunedin has triple income

With contrasting window facings and quoins, this brick Victorian house is a tribute to Dunedin’s heritage architecture.

15 October 2025| 3 min read

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Hunt for the Hundy: 10 things you could do with a cool $100,000

Ever found yourself daydreaming about what you’d do with a life-changing pile of cash?

10 October 2025| 2 min read

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Seaside cottage ‘a little wonky’, but owner’s had 60 good years

They don’t come much cuter than this 1890s worker’s cottage in the sought-after seaside suburb of Sumner, Christchurch.

6 October 2025| 3 min read

The view from Melanie and James Sax's Te Arai Farm Estate.

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A light, bright family home by Fraser Horton in rural Te Arai

At this airy architectural Te Arai Farm Estate abode, you can almost touch the sky.

2 October 2025| 4 min read

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Rare adobe home by Sir Ian Athfield on the market

A 207sqm home by Sir Ian Athfield is on the market for the first time in 35 years.

2 October 2025| 3 min read

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Family compound for summer; listed for first time

Two properties that step down the hill at Piha, create one large family compound.

1 October 2025| 4 min read

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First Passive House in NZ sells at auction for top dollar

This is a house for the record books, being the first certified Passive House in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Tiny ‘50s ‘bach’ by Modernist architects listed for first time

Seventy-five years ago, Modernist architects Pascoe and Hall designed the cottage on Clifton Hill in Sumner Beach

26 September 2025| 3 min read

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One of these is not like the others: Aro Valley stand-out

An architecturally-designed Aro Valley, Wellington home stands out amongst the distinctive, character houses.

25 September 2025| 4 min read

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Director David Lynch’s LA home, as surreal as his films, listed for sale

Peek inside director David Lynch's LA home.

19 September 2025| 2 min read

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Spring house hunting season is here: Everything you need to get your home ready to sell

Top Tips for getting ready to sell your house

17 September 2025| 3 min read

Exterior of passive house for sale in Auckland

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Watch your energy costs plummet - first Passive House listed for sale

The Southern Hemisphere’s first fully certified Passive House hits the market in Auckland.

16 September 2025| 3 min read

Silverstream - landmark greenkeeper's cottage in Upper Hutt

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Former greenkeeper’s cottage from late 1800s selling

Silverstream - landmark greenkeeper's cottage in Upper Hutt listed

12 September 2025| 3 min read

52 Queenstown Road, Onehunga, Auckland Mid-century house for sale

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Mid-century gem held by 90-year-old owners for 65 years

Rare Mid-century Onehunga, Auckland home on the market for the first time in 65 years

11 September 2025| 3 min read

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Treehouse with cliff-side lift on market for first time in 45 years

A custom-designed Lockwood treehouse in Lower Hutt hits the market

5 September 2025| 4 min read

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Kiwi remain confident about buying houses despite slowing market, bank survey says

New Housing Confidence Survey, shows 26% of Kiwi think now is a good time to buy a home.

5 September 2025| 3 min read

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Ooh là là: French flair for sale in Kiwi cul-de-sac

Villa Carnot in Hamilton is described as the epitome of 19th century French chic.

29 August 2025| 3 min read

Luxury property in Northland, New Zealand

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Wealthy foreign investors allowed to buy luxury homes in New Zealand

New Zealand Prime Minister backs $5m property path to lure big investors

2 September 2025| 4 min read

How to pay mortgage off faster. Person putting coin into house.

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Pay off your mortgage faster with these 20 tips

Paying your mortgage off faster could save you thousands of dollars. Here are our top tips to get you going.

25 June 2025| 7 min read

Exterior of 70s property on Auckland's North Shore

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Open Home must see: This 70s house is a literal TV star

Peek inside this 1970s time capsule on Auckland's North Shore.

25 August 2025| 3 min read

Exterior of multi-million dollar spec home in Arrowtown, New Zealand

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Ultimate retirement? Millbrook spec home with ‘Yellowstone’ vibe has $9.82m RV

Te Mira, a brand new multi-million dollar spec home in Millbrook, Arrowtown.

21 August 2025| 3 min read

Japanese inspired garden in the main house

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Visit Kumiko’s Guest House

Experience the timeless beauty of Japanese design

21 August 2025| 5 min read

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Another bank drops home loan rates ahead of OCR review

Banks make moves ahead of the upcoming Official Cash Rate review

15 August 2025| 1 min read

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Cardrona Hotel sale sparks interest from as far as the US

The world famous Cardrona Hotel is one of the most popular listings on Trade Me.

13 August 2025| 3 min read

Sala founder Sarah Lindsay in the kitchen of her Ponsonby home

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At home with Sala founder Sarah Lindsay

Step inside Sarah Lindsay's stunning Ponsonby villa restoration.

11 August 2025| 5 min read

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38 NZ real estate terms you should know

Whether you’re buying your first home or just need a refresher - this glossary will come in handy.

9 July 2025| 7 min read

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Is the South the new North?

Kiwi migration trends south.

12 June 2025| 3 min read

Property news

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Listings with swimming pools, who wants a house with a pool, and latest trends in swimming pool design.

Does a pool add value to your home? Discover new design trends, maintenance-saving tech, and expert real estate advice.

23 January 2026 | 4 min read

Farrier's Cottage in Clareville, Carterton.

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Small-town, mountain views: This historic cottage is picture perfect

3 February 2026 | 4 min read

Architect Guy Tarrant built this home for his family in 2017. It became an award winner.

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Architect’s own award-winning courtyard house on the market for the first time

2 February 2026 | 4 min read

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‘It’s time for life and laughter to fill the bach again’: Architect’s retreat and boatshed listed 30 years on

30 January 2026 | 4 min read

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Is this the death of the ‘doer-upper’? Why buyers are ditching the DIY dream

29 January 2026 | 3 min read

Rhodes House, in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, is on the market for the first time in 50 years. Seen from the exterior

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Landmark ‘milk bottle’ house on market for the first time in 50 years

hodes House, in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, is on the market for the first time in 50 years.

30 January 2026 | 4 min read

This early 1900s villa was built as a vicarage, today it’s a cosy family home.

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‘It’s a very nurturing little place’: Historic vicarage has century of stories

28 January 2026 | 4 min read

The former Ahuriri general store in Napier as seen from the outside

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From landmark shop to family home: ‘It has a great history - lots of people have passed through here.’

23 January 2026 | 4 min read

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Seeking the simple life? Remote off-grid bach in native bush with private valley

19 January 2026 | 4 min read

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There's been a shake-up in NZ's million-dollar property club

16 January 2026 | 3 min read

Economic updates

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OCR slashed twelfth time in a row

OCR updates and insights from Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson.

26 November 2025

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Reserve Bank to loosen mortgage lending rules

15 October 2025 | 2 min read

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Shifting tides: lower interest rates begin to fuel a hotter lending market

10 June 2025 | 4 min read

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Tariffs and global uncertainty: potential affects on the NZ property market

7 May 2025 | 3 min read

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Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 3.25% from 3.5%

28 May 2025

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Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 3.5%

OCR updates and insights from Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson.

9 April 2025

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2025 significant economic and property news so far

17 March 2025 | 5 min read

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Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 3.75%

19 February 2025

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The Reserve Bank is anticipating a brighter 2025 ahead

5 December 2024

Buying guide

Interest rate predictions 2026

23 December 2025 | 10 min read

Property Pulse Report

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Auckland de-throned as most expensive property market

Property Pulse Report - December 2025

11 December 2025

Aerial view of houses in Auckland, New Zealand

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Spring property market blooms as buyer demand surges

9 October 2025

City skyline view in Auckland, New Zealand

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House prices up for the first time in over a year

9 September 2025

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House prices and listings fall, but demand up

10 June 2025

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Property prices cool across the motu

7 May 2025

Rental Price Index

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Rents hold steady as Kiwi prepare for a busy summer

Rental Price Index - December 2025

17 December 2025

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Median rent in Aotearoa drops to two and a half year low

19 November 2025

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Wellington rents drop, while national market softens

22 October 2025

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Otago currently the most expensive region in NZ to rent

16 September 2025

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Wellington rents hit two year low

19 June 2025