First home buyers increasing market share in Wellington

Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 28 Oct 2025, 5:00am

In this story Cotality NZ, Kelvin Davidson

First home buyers now account for 36% of the Wellington property market. While property values have fallen in the capital, these buyers are taking advantage of the subdued market according to Cotality's monthly housing report.

How they headlined it

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1. The PostTue 28 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   First home buyers in the capital taking over the property market (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 28 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Christchurch property market still on top (opens in new tab)