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Hot seller markets

While mainly a buyer's market, some suburbs are in demand.

Last updated: 13 June 2025

What is a buyer's market?

Advantages for buyers:

What is a seller's market?

Advantages for sellers:

Why does it matter?

Days on site heat map

Strong seller’s markets (May 2025 vs 2024)
SuburbNumber of listings YoY changeListing views YoY changeAverage days on site May 2025
Fendalton, ChristchurchFendalton, Christchurch-34%-34%+60%+60%3434
Mount Victoria, WellingtonMount Victoria, Wellington+63%+63%+54%+54%4545
Hataitai, WellingtonHataitai, Wellington+5%+5%+16%+16%4343
Strong buyer's markets (May 2025 vs 2024)
SuburbNumber of listings YoY changeListing views YoY changeAverage days on site May 2025
Cambridge, WaikatoCambridge, Waikato+4%+4%-11%-11%7878
Masterton, WellingtonMasterton, Wellington+10%+10%-2%-2%8080
Carterton, WellingtonCarterton, Wellington+19%+19%+7%+7%7878

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