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New data shows sustained international interest in New Zealand’s luxury property market
New Zealand’s luxury property market is experiencing a sustained surge in international attention shows Trade Me data.
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New Trade Me data shows sustained international interest in NZ's luxury property market. Searches for $5 million-plus homes are up 53% year-on-year, influenced by changes to the Active Investor Plus visa.
The United States is leading this interest with a 73% search increase, followed by Australia and the UK. While Auckland remains a key market, interest is expanding rapidly into regions like Wellington and the Bay of Plenty, though supply remains limited.
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Where's the money landing?
| Region | Jan-April 2025 v Jan-April 2026 (YoY searches) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Auckland | +41% | +41% |
| Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty | +68% | +68% |
| Canterbury | Canterbury | +73% | +73% |
| Northland | Northland | +46% | +46% |
| Otago | Otago | +48% | +48% |
| Wellington | Wellington | +83% | +83% |
The Bay of Plenty is capturing international attention.
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