First home buyers account for 27 per cent of property sales

Thursday 22 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 22 May 2025, 5:00am

In this story Cotality NZ, Kelvin Davidson

First home buyers remain the most active group in the New Zealand property market, representing 27 per cent of April sales. Data from Cotality suggests the market is showing signs of recovery due to more housing options and lower prices.

How they headlined it

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1. The PostThu 22 May 2025, 12:01am

   First home buyers are buying more than a quarter of homes (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 22 May 2025, 5:00am

   Signals point to a steady upturn for property (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesThu 22 May 2025, 5:00am

   Relative strength of Hamilton housing market ‘no surprise’ (opens in new tab)