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Northland property market update: Coastal opportunities await
More choice, less competition. Northland's moment for buyers is now
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The Northland property market currently favours buyers, with a recent dip in asking prices and over 3,300 listings creating more choice and less competition. This allows buyers time for due diligence, with suburbs like Kamo and Maunu seeing strong listing growth.
For sellers, properties with water features like beach access, a pool, or coastal views are in high demand. The rental market has also softened slightly, providing some relief for tenants while demand remains steady for landlords.
| Current (Jan ‘26) | MoM% change | YoY% change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average asking price | Average asking price | $849,000 | $849,000 | -2.60% | -2.60% | 2.70% | 2.70% |
| Average weekly rent | Average weekly rent | $586 | $586 | -3.10% | -3.10% | -0.90% | -0.90% |
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