Buying guide

How much below asking price should you offer on a house in NZ?

Thinking of lowballing a house offer? Experts share how much less you can offer and when it works.

Last updated: 24 September 2025 | 4 min read

Aim for a “conversation opener,” not a “conversation killer”

53 Brougham Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington

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6A Colenso Place, Mission Bay, Auckland City, Auckland

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