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After more than two years of market adjustment, New Zealand’s property market is gradually showing some positive signs worth watching. The latest data shows national house prices beginning to edge up, sales activity gradually recovering and overseas capital becoming active again in the luxury housing market.
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In February 2020, New Zealand had yet to enter lockdown, the Official Cash Rate was at a historic low and the property market was operating steadily. Now, six years later, the latest figures show house prices in 20 suburbs nationwide have returned to pre-pandemic levels, while another 84 have recorded gains of less than 10% over six years.
Myland Partners is a residential land development company offering sections ready for building in Auckland’s key growth areas. All sections have resource consent approval, level building platforms and connected utilities, including water and electricity. The company has hundreds of sections for sale across multiple project stages.
As residential market activity steadies, the performance of industrial property is increasingly attracting market attention.
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If inflation falls as planned, this will be a successful policy balancing act. But if growth exceeds expectations and price pressures persist, today’s accommodative stance could set the stage for renewed tightening.
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand today held the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 2.25%, in line with market expectations. This is the first rate decision since new Governor Anna Breman took office, and the first of 2026.
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