Regional price strength stands out as October sales pace slows - REINZ stats October 2026
REINZ data for October 2026 shows a cautious housing market, with prices remaining relatively steady in recent months even as the pace of sales slows.
Confidence returns to the land
While we are yet to navigate all the predictions of a dry summer, this spring’s growing conditions overall have been very favourable, unless you live in Southland. The current rural real estate market continues to reflect a similar sentiment.
West Coast farm ownership provides a pathway for the next generation
For young farmers with the experience and equity to take the next step, finding an achievable path to farm ownership can be challenging. With West Coast dairy farms attracting attention for their relative affordability and operating returns, the region could offer an opportunity worth exploring.

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Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Discover how to sell a farm in New Zealand for the best price with expert advice on timing, marketing, sales methods, and attracting serious buyers.


Friday, 20 February 2026

We have been running Footprint into Land workshops for the last 6+ years, bringing first-time farm buyers together and successfully matching them to potential farms, often directly with the vendors themselves.


Monday, 16 February 2026

Latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows median prices holding firm, with national prices rising slightly above January 2025, even as sales counts softened.


Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Whakatāne District sits in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, anchored by the town of Whakatāne and the coastal settlement of Ōhope, with inland communities like Murupara and Tāneatua serving farming, forestry and horticulture on the Rangitāiki Plains and into Te Urewera.


Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Instead of stretching your finances to buy a home in an expensive suburb, or waiting years to save a bigger deposit, you can enter the market sooner by buying in a more affordable location, and renting where you want to live in the current stage of your life.

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