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

by Valocity | Jul 30, 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...

Valocity Market Insights Report: March 2026

by Valocity | Apr 1, 2026 | Market Insights, New Zealand, Resource Hub

 Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum Caution in the housing market: March 2026 snapshot   The Valocity Value Index recorded a modest increase of approximately $2,000 in March, reaching $963,000. Despite this monthly uplift, values remain broadly...

Housing market momentum: Early 2026 snapshot

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

 Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum Housing market momentum: Early 2026 snapshot The housing market wrapped up 2025 on a cautiously optimistic note. While overall values fell 0.4% for the year, the final quarter saw prices climb 0.6%, supported by...