TL;DR Build a price band from 5–8 SOLD comparable sales (same suburb, similar floor area (m²), land use, and condition). Trend-check with an index (not just medians): Cotality’s NZ Home Value Index estimates Tauranga’s median dwelling value at NZ$931,499 in January 2026 (+0.3% month-on-month; +1.6%…

TL;DR       Hamilton’s latest main-centre benchmark sits at $717,495 (Dec 2025) with small recent moves, so the market is best described as steady but suburb-dependent.       Don’t treat RV/CV or online estimates as “the answer”. The NZ Government explains why rateable…

Executive Summary (TL;DR)       Wellington’s market is stable but uneven: headline medians can look calm while specific pockets (and property types) move very differently month to month.       Inventory is the story: Wellington has logged 23 consecutive months of year-on-year inventory…

Introduction If you’ve ever wondered how to price your home in NZ, you’re not alone. Most sellers fear two things: underselling (leaving money on the table) or overpricing (sitting on the market and chasing the price down). The tricky part is that “value” changes week…

TL;DR If you’re asking “how much is my house worth NZ”, here are the key truths to anchor your estimate:  A “free appraisal” from an agent should be evidence-based and in writing. The Real Estate Authority (REA) says an appraisal must realistically reflect current market…

TL;DR If you’re trying to work out what your house is worth in New Zealand, this Appraisal vs Valuation in NZ guide explains what each option is, what it’s used for, and which one you actually need. You’ll usually run into one of these three:…

TL;DR – what’s really going on  The Auckland Property Market has cooled from its 2021 peak, but isn’t crashing. Official value indexes show a clear correction followed by more stable pricing, with only slight movements in the most recent months. You can see national housing…

TL;DR If you’re trying to understand OCR and house prices in NZ, here’s the short version in plain Kiwi English:       The basics: The Official Cash Rate (OCR) is the key interest rate set by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. It shapes…

TL;DR       The average Christchurch home is worth about $770,000, with Canterbury’s median house price sitting a little over $700,000. Prices are up modestly from last year, pointing to a gentle recovery rather than a repeat of the 2021 boom.      …

TL;DR       Start with value, not guesses. Before you spend a dollar on paint or new tiles, sense-check your likely sale range. A free, agent-backed FREE Market Property Report from Price My Property uses licensed local agents and recent sales to show what…