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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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Northland’s property market currently presents a key opportunity for buyers. The average asking price dipped to $849,000 in January, and with over 3,300 listings, buyers have more choice and less competition.
For sellers, properties with water features like beach access or a pool are in high demand. The rental market offers tenants some relief, with the average weekly rent at $586. Despite a short-term dip, the market is stable, showing positive year-on-year growth.
| 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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