house prices have stabilised after a 14 per cent drop from their late-2021 peaks .
“ For sellers , it ’ s a chance to redefine expectations and secure an optimal outcome . For buyers , it ’ s the foundation for future success and a new chapter for your family . As we close 2024 and look ahead , the question is no longer , “ Why sell ?” but rather , “ Why wait ?”
- Daniel Coulson , Ray White New Zealand Chief Executive
Source : Macrobond , ASB
“ Market sentiment surveys , such as ASB Bank ’ s recent Housing Confidence Survey , reflect growing optimism , with a more significant share of respondents now expecting price gains over 2025 , setting the stage for momentum to build in the first few months of the new year .
“ As we step into a new era for the property market , one thing is clear – timing is everything . The current conditions – easing rates , tightening supply , and growing confidence – offer an intersection of opportunity .
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