September property data shows regional divisions and price fluctuations

Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 14 Oct, 8:45am

In this story Infometrics, Real Estate Institute of New Zealand

September property data reveals a national median house price of $755,000, representing a 2.3% year-on-year decrease. While the house price index rose 0.4% during the month, expensive homes have been particularly affected by the market downturn.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 14 Oct, 7:30am

   North South divide on show in September property sale figures (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 14 Oct, 7:36am

   Expensive houses most affected by downturn - economist (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 14 Oct, 8:45am

   South Island bucks housing trend but sales remain low (opens in new tab)