New Zealand house sales increase while median prices fall slightly

Tuesday 14 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 14 Oct 2025, 10:30am

In this story Real Estate Institute of New Zealand

More homes were sold across New Zealand in September as buyers returned to the market. Despite the rise in sales activity, the national median house price decreased by 1.5% to $770,000. Significant sales growth was noted in Marlborough and Nelson, driven by investors and first home buyers.

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1. Waikato Times via The PostTue 14 Oct 2025, 9:00am

   Property market sales volumes up while prices slow further (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 14 Oct 2025, 10:03am

   What's really going on with the housing market? (opens in new tab)

3. The PressTue 14 Oct 2025, 10:30am

   South Island house sales on the rise as buyers return to the market (opens in new tab)