ONLINE ENQUIRIES
Source: Ray White New Zealand
Digital activity followed suit. Online engagement climbed to 6.334 million users(+ 18.16 per cent year-on-year) and 49,211 online enquiries(+ 14.23 per cent), showing buyers are not just browsing, they’ re preparing to transact.
Median sale prices remained steady nationally, with regional variations continuing to define opportunity.
In the Central Otago / Lakes District, the median price now sits above $ 1.6 million(+ 18.9 per cent year-on-year), while Gisborne continues its rebound(+ 28.7 per cent year-on-year).
At the same time, buyer activity in Auckland and Canterbury has strengthened, supported by increased affordability and rising stock levels.
Ray White’ s partners at Loan Market report that pre-approval activity remains robust, with turnaround times improving as lenders respond to increased demand. Additionally, many borrowers are now rolling off higher fixed-rate terms into lower repayments for the first time in two years, a key driver of renewed mobility and buyer intent.
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