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Southland regional property market insights

A snapshot of Southland’s property market.

Al Hall
Last updated: 21 January 2025 | 3 min read
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The Southland property market shows positive trends, with the average cost to buy a home rising to $528,350 in December, a 5.3% increase year-on-year.

In rentals, the average rent reached $470, up 6.8% annually. While listings dipped month-on-month for both sales and rentals, availability was higher than the previous year.

According to Bayleys Southland, the outlook for 2025 is promising, driven by affordability, stable prices, and growing interest from first-home buyers and investors.

Southland regional property market at a glance - residential properties for sale

Southland regional property market at a glance - residential properties for rent

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