Buying & Selling

Christchurch First Home Buyers Are Reshaping the Property Market in 2026 Published: September 20, 2026 First home buyers are becoming one of the most important forces in New Zealand’s housing market, even as overall sales remain subdued. Cotality’s latest data shows first home buyers accounted for a record 29% of property purchases in August 2026, … Read more

Why Australian Buyers Are Suddenly Looking at New Zealand Property Published: September 20, 2026 Australian interest in New Zealand property has jumped sharply this year, turning a cross-Tasman trend into one of the more interesting developments in the housing market. Data from realestate.co.nz shows Australia-based property seekers were up 190% year-on-year in August, after already … Read more