First-home buyers account for 27% of property purchases

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 12 Nov 2025, 5:00am

In this story Westpac, Cotality NZ

First-home buyers made up 27% of house purchases during the September quarter. Lower mortgage rates and improved affordability are reportedly encouraging more people to enter the property market.

How they headlined it

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1. The PostWed 12 Nov 2025, 4:00am

   First-home buyers make their move in a cool property market (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 12 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   First-home buyers make 27% of purchases: Westpac, Cotality say lower loan rates encouraging borrowing (opens in new tab)