New Zealand house values see largest quarterly fall in two years

Monday 7 September 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 7 Sep, 11:10am

National residential property values fell 1.9% over the winter quarter, marking the largest decline in two years. The average home value has dropped to $894,977 as high stock levels and cautious buyers influence the market.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffMon 7 Sep, 7:35am

   Buyers call the shots as New Zealand house values record biggest quarterly fall in two years (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostMon 7 Sep, 8:39am

   Housing market slides into spring with biggest quarterly fall in two years (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 7 Sep, 11:10am

   QV House Price Index shows largest quarterly drop in two years (opens in new tab)