National average house asking prices rise for the first time in a year

StuffThe PressWaikato TimesThe PostTuesday 9 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The national average asking price for property increased by 0.5% year-on-year in August to $820,800. According to Trade Me's latest report, this marks the first rise in asking prices since June 2024, even as average rents have dropped to their lowest level in two years.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 9 Sep 2025, 4:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Asking prices up for first time in more than a year (opens in new tab)

  2. The PressThe Press via The Post

    House asking prices up and rents (mostly) down (opens in new tab)

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