WHAT IT MEANS FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS
For Sellers: Momentum is building. Buyers have more confidence, but they’ re also more informed. Success now depends on positioning, pricing with precision, presenting with intent, and engaging buyers with clarity.
For Buyers: Affordability is improving, and choice remains strong. Those with pre-approval are best placed to act decisively in a market where confidence and competition are rising in tandem.
LOOKING AHEAD
The RBNZ’ s next OCR review in November will be watched closely, but the tone is clear: the focus has shifted from restraint to recovery. As confidence continues to spread, we expect solid activity through the remainder of 2025, setting a stronger foundation for the new year.
Stability today is a platform for progress. And as we’ ve seen time and again, when clarity returns, confidence follows.
October has confirmed what the market has been hinting at for months: New Zealand real estate is re-energising around lower rates, higher engagement, and a more confident outlook. For both buyers and sellers, the balance of opportunity has rarely looked more constructive.
Now is the time to act, connect with your local Ray White team and make your next move with confidence.
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