New Zealand housing market may be entering low growth era

The PostNZ HeraldStuffThursday 15 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Cotality NZ, Kelvin Davidson

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New analysis suggests New Zealand is transitioning to a period of lower house price growth. Property economist Kelvin Davidson indicates that the rapid price gains seen in previous decades are becoming less common, with national prices potentially growing by about 4% annually over the next decade.

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First reported by The Post, Thu 15 Oct, 4:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    Is New Zealand moving to a low-growth housing market: new analysis (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Is New Zealand’s housing market entering an era of lower growth? (opens in new tab)

  3. StuffStuff

    ‘A different world’: leading economist picks 4% house-price growth in the years ahead (opens in new tab)