One in four New Zealanders have bought a house on a whim
Friday 4 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story realestate.co.nz
A survey of 1,045 people by Realestate.co.nz found that 24% of respondents became property owners unexpectedly. While 8% described their purchase as accidental, many others bought homes after realising they were in a stronger financial position than previously thought.