Auctions strong across the country
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 260 properties to go under the hammer last week, up 22.1 per cent year-on year.
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Auctions continue to see spring momentum
Ray White New Zealand saw 273 properties scheduled to go under the hammer last week, with a 60 per cent clearance rate.
Buyers out in force at The Day auctions
Ray White A T Realty saw more than $27 million in property sold under the hammer at their in-room auction event The Day yesterday.
More homes, less dogs: New Zealand’s denser future and the dogs that fit it
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Sellers stoked with under the hammer results
Ray White New Zealand saw a 56.8 per cent clearance rate across their 149 auctions last week, up 6.48 per cent year-on-year.
'-Ber' bounce: Spring activity lifts prices, sales, and listings
New Zealand's housing market continues its post-pandemic equilibrium, with September 2025 data showing familiar seasonal patterns rather than structural shifts.
Clearance rate up after OCR cut
Last week's 50 basis point rate cut seemed to have a positive impact on the auction market last week with Ray White New Zealand recording a 58.1 per cent clearance rate, up 10.95 per cent year-on-year.
50 basis point cut reflects “urgent” need for economic stimulus
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 2.50 per cent, a stronger move that reflects the urgency of deteriorating conditions.
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