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Wellington property market update: Pōneke is finding its groove
More listings, easing rents, and a market quietly building momentum.
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Wellington's property market is showing steady, confident growth. The average asking price is $849,300, a modest 1% year-on-year increase that signals stability over frenzy.
Buyers benefit from healthy stock levels, with suburbs like Karori and Tawa seeing strong growth. For sellers, practical features are crucial; "garage" and "home and income" are top search terms, highlighting demand for parking and mortgage support.
The rental market currently favours tenants, with the average weekly rent down 4.9% to $666.
| Value | MoM% | YoY% | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Asking Price | Average Asking Price | $849,300 | $849,300 | +12.20% | +12.20% | +1.00% | +1.00% |
| Average Weekly Rent | Average Weekly Rent | $666 | $666 | +0.70% | +0.70% | -4.90% | -4.90% |
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