Provisional housing market update
September 2014, Auckland and Northland
Press Release: Harcourts
4 September 2014
Provisional residential data from New Zealand’s largest real estate group Harcourts for the month of August shows there
has been a significant decrease in the number of new listings and sales. As is usual, the run up to the election is
affecting people’s decisions around buying and selling, with many adopting a “wait and see” approach. We expect to see a
correction next month after the election, and as the weather gets warmer.
Despite recently announced housing policies, the root problem of red tape surrounding development has not been
addressed. Housing developers will remain reluctant until fees and building costs are reduced and the Government
expedites the consents process.
Harcourts continues to be in favour of removing LVR restrictions, which remain a barrier to all first home buyers.
The average sales price in Auckland and Northland sits at $656,198, which is up 8% on the same time last year.
Full statistical data from Harcourts for residential sales in the month of August will be available on 10 September.