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Property value upturn remains elusive for now

The numbers show a market that is steady but not surging.

Kelvin Davidson
By Kelvin Davidson (Chief Property Economist, Cotality)
Last updated: 8 December 2025 | 3 min read

The national picture

A region-by-region breakdown

Why aren't prices rising faster?

Looking ahead to 2026

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