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Bay of Plenty property market update: Coastal confidence in 2026
Why the Bay of Plenty is booming
| Metric | Bay of Plenty (Jan 2026) | MoM% Change | YoY% Change | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Asking Price | Average Asking Price | $1.01M | $1.01M | -0.9% MoM | -0.9% MoM | +6.9% YoY | +6.9% YoY |
| Average Weekly Rent | Average Weekly Rent | $676 | $676 | +2.1% MoM | +2.1% MoM | -0.5% YoY | -0.5% YoY |
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