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2025 ended on a soft note but values should rise in 2026
Looking toward this year in property.
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The New Zealand property market ended 2025 on a soft note, with Cotality reporting a "broadly flat" year due to conflicting economic forces. The national median value now sits at $808,430, with mixed results across the main centres.
Looking ahead, an improving economy is expected to turn the tide. Cotality forecasts national property values could rise by approximately 5% in 2026. However, factors like Debt-to-Income restrictions and the upcoming election will remain important variables to monitor.
The numbers at a glance
A "broadly flat" 2025
The outlook for 2026
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