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Market update - autumn 2025

The Lower South Island’s property market is thriving due to strong job growth and economic performance. Median property prices are rising across Otago and Southland, with Central Otago and Gore seeing the biggest increases.

Taking stock

It’s an interesting time in the rural space right now. Just when we were coming out the other side of a fairly tumultuous five years with many highs and lows, the U.S. throws a big spanner in the works with the Trump administration’s tariff threats.

Cultivating opportunities

As New Zealand’s primary sector continues to evolve to meet changing consumer needs, compliance and regulatory requirements and shifting global trade policies, cross-sector collaboration will be critical in shaping a resilient future.

To bee, or not to bee

Bees are crucial to our primary sector and estimated to be worth $5 billion a year to the New Zealand economy with a role far beyond honey production. They are the horticultural sector’s essential workers, pollinating crops and helping with biodiversity.

Own a slice of stunning European history in the heart of Nelson

A marriage of modern accents and traditional European luxury, a simple white front door is all that stands between you and the breathtaking interiors of this intricately restored 19th century villa.

Prime combo of a brand new building and a long-term lease

Passive investors looking to upsize their portfolios will recognise the value that the land and buildings associated with the new Māngere East KFC offers as a bottom-drawer investment opportunity.

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Top bedding store site gets investors dreaming

The commanding main road retail premises anchored by one of New Zealand’s top bedding and homeware chains are up for sale in fast-growing Pukekohe.

Logistics sector champions sustainability and automation

With positive long-term sector fundamentals and infrastructure development supporting future expansion, investors, developers, owner-occupiers and tenant businesses are scoping opportunities to consolidate a workable position in the industrial market.

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Electrical firm’s Frankton premises set to spark keen buyer interest

The site housing a well-known electrical business that has served commercial and industrial clients for nearly 40 years is up for sale in a Hamilton industrial stronghold.

Lake development primed to support significant Taupō expansion

A significant residential development opportunity overlooking Acacia Bay in one of the most sought-after lifestyle destinations is offered to the market amid a wash of investment across the Central North Island as it prepares for population growth.

Winds of change

If you’ve been deep in the rabbit hole of OCR and interest rates trying to pick when the trough will occur, you might be missing the fact that in more ways than one, we’re entering a new real estate season.

Logistical fortitude

Sustainability and automation are high on industrial property wish lists, with long-term sector fundamentals looking positive and ongoing infrastructure developments supporting future expansion.

Southern comfort

Auckland’s southern corridor is fast becoming an in-demand office precinct as the flight to quality evolves into a search for value and business owners place greater emphasis on getting the right bang for their buck.

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The long and short of a pivotally-located Auckland central property

A 9-level office building with potential for conversion to student accommodation or other adaptive reuse is for sale, with generous holding income sweetening the offering for add-value investors or developers.

Own and roam: Live on the edge of the world on sprawling Hahei oasis

Commanding breathtaking views over Hahei Beach and the surrounding islands, this exceptional property is a masterclass in privacy, design, and effortless coastal living.

Former New Zealand prime ministers’ historic hilltop property placed on the market for sale

An historic hilltop homestead property previously owned by two New Zealand prime ministers and with links to a pioneering company which helped establish colonial expansion in the country has been placed on the market for sale.

Rural Insight viticulture market sector report H1 2025

See below for a summary of the biggest trends in the viticulture market, plus an outlook on the next 12 months.

Rural Insight lifestyle market sector report H1 2025

See below for a summary of the biggest trends in the lifestyle market, plus an outlook on the next 12 months.

Rural Insight pastoral market sector report H1 2025

See below for a summary of the biggest trends in the pastoral market, plus an outlook on the next 12 months.

Rural Insight kiwifruit market sector report H1 2025

See below for a summary of the biggest trends in the horticulture market, plus an outlook on the next 12 months.

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