New Zealand Property Market Tracker

August 2025 | Sales Data & Insights

August 2025 Sales Activity

Sales eased, prices held firm, listings lifted in August. The figures show momentum shifting from winter’s tight market to one with more choice - steady overall, but with softer sales activity as spring approaches.

What moved the market this month:

- Sales activity eased down 3.7% year-on-year to 5,866
- Median price steady at $761,000 nationally
- Influx of listings: 8,769 new properties on the market (+9.0% YoY)

Real estate by the numbers

August's year on year figures from REINZ NZ Property Report published September 2025.

5,866

Sales Count | ↓3.7%

$761,000

Median House Price | ↓0.5%

48

Days to sell | ↓ 2 day

Median House Price tracker

August

Lizzy Ryley, REINZ Chief Executive

"While sales have eased in parts of the market, most regions are still seeing increases in median prices. Properties are taking different lengths of time to sell depending on the area, which shows that while the market is active, buyers are considering their options carefully."