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The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

2 October 2026

September saw another increase in open home attendance and appraisal activity, along with signs more listings could to come to market, but auction activity remains weak. With buyers holding the upper hand, sellers may need to adjust their expectations to align with current market conditions.

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

3 September 2026

While worries about falling house prices have climbed to a three-year high, employment concerns reach a two and a half year low. New Zealand firmly remains in a buyer’s market and first home buyers continue to take advantage of this.

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

5 August 2026

Survey results from July reinforce that first-home buyers continue to lead activity in the housing market, taking advantage of conditions that remain firmly in their favour. While investor demand remains subdued, they continue to bring more properties to market. Concerns about falling house prices post-purchase continue to weigh on buyers,…

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

6 July 2026

June results show the housing market is still firmly in buyers’ favour, but more Kiwis are starting to feel confident about taking their next step. Concerns about jobs and interest rates are easing, helping buyers feel more comfortable about entering the market. While some caution remains around future house prices,…

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

29 May 2026

May results reveal the market remains subdued and firmly in buyers’ favour, despite a modest improvement from recent lows across nearly all survey measures. Prices are still generally seen as easing, though early signs of renewed interest are emerging, particularly from Kiwi buyers based in Australia.

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

5 May 2026

The April NZHL Property Report shows market conditions have continued to ease, returning to levels last seen in early 2022. While overall activity has moderated, first‑home buyers are playing a growing role in the market, with many taking advantage of more accessible house prices.

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

7 April 2026

For the third time since early 2023, the housing market has lost momentum, with agents seeing prices ease back, open home and auction numbers thinning out, and buyers feeling more nervous about jobs and interest rates, even though listings and finance aren’t the issue.

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

4 March 2026

February results are in, and the survey shows a cooling market where more investors are eyeing the exit, first‑home buyers remain active, prices stay flat, and buyers hold the power as FOMO hits a five‑month low.

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

3 February 2026

First home buyers are leading the charge, continuing to dominate market activity while investor interest remains steady with no signs of a fresh rush. Although worries about interest rates creeping back up have resurfaced, buyers are starting to feel more secure in their jobs, giving confidence a quiet but noticeable…

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

3 December 2025

FOMO overtakes FOOP for the first time since 2024—first home buyers lead in a market that still favors buyers.

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