September property update: Rural strengths lift the South Island

by Valocity | Sep 30, 2026 | Market Insights, New Zealand, Resource Hub

Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum Otago leads as the South Island sets new records The national Valocity Value Index has held steady through 2026, sitting at $954,000 compared with $961,000 three months ago and $964,000 in January. Beneath that flat...

August property values dip slightly amid rate pressure and a softening labour market

by Valocity | Aug 31, 2026 | Market Insights, New Zealand, Resource Hub

Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum A market on pause: two regions climb, the rest dipped The national Valocity Value Index fell 1.1% over the quarter to $954,000, just $11,000 above the post-Covid trough of $943,000 in March 2023. Values have been...

Rising rates meet a two-speed market as buyers hold back

by Valocity | Aug 3, 2026 | Market Insights, New Zealand, Resource Hub

Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum A two-speed market: rural strength, urban hesitancy The national Valocity Value Index eased 0.9% over the quarter and 0.3% over the month. Twelve of the 16 regions recorded quarterly declines, alongside 46 of the 66...

Buyer caution continues as regional property markets diverge

by Valocity | Jul 2, 2026 | Market Insights, New Zealand, Resource Hub

Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum A winter lull up north, resilience down south. Regional divergence defines June 2026 The national Valocity Value Index declined by 0.4% over the past month and 0.3% over the quarter, reflecting a housing market that...

Housing market holds steady in May, despite growing pressures

by Valocity | Jun 4, 2026 | Market Insights, New Zealand, Resource Hub

Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum Housing market holds steady in May, despite growing pressures The New Zealand residential property market has entered a period of consolidation following its April 2026 price peak. The national Valocity Value Index...

Global pressures reshape the housing market in April 2026

by Sara Pesic | May 6, 2026 | Market Insights, New Zealand, Resource Hub

 Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum Global pressures reshape the housing market in April 2026 The New Zealand property market has entered the second quarter of 2026 against a more complex and uncertain environment than anticipated at the beginning of...