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The New Zealand property market and what's shaping our suburbs.

Canterbury Contractors Gather In Hornby For Forward Works Briefing

A Canterbury Westland forward works briefing at The Hornby Club aims to give contractors clearer signals on the region's infrastructure pipeline.

Wed, 29 July 2026

Property

Mainland Capital Founders Behind Riccarton Student Village Plan At Antonio Hall Site

Mainland Capital has revealed designs for a 450-bed student accommodation village on the former Antonio Hall site at 265 Riccarton Road, near the University of Canterbury.

Mon, 6 July 2026

Property

Woolworths Avonhead $25m Redevelopment Will Double Supermarket Footprint

Woolworths has committed to a $25 million redevelopment of Avonhead Centre that will more than double the supermarket to a 3,300 square metre full-service store.

Fri, 3 July 2026

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Selwyn Council Adopts 4.5 Percent Rates Rise As Growth Pressures Continue

Selwyn District Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan with an average 4.5 percent rates rise, balancing growth pressure with an $86 million capital programme.

Tue, 30 June 2026

Property

Christchurch median house price holds at $720,000 as winter market stays steady

Harcourts Grenadier says Christchurch held its ground through May, with the median sale price unchanged at $720,000 and Canterbury recording 1,192 sales at a median of $725,000.

Wed, 17 June 2026

Property

Townhouse resale losses raise questions over New Zealand's density boom

Fresh housing market reporting shows a notable share of townhouses selling at a loss, raising questions about buyer demand, build quality perceptions and whether some areas have absorbed too much similar stock.

Wed, 20 May 2026

Property

Housing confidence falls as interest rate worries return

Confidence in the housing market has weakened as households reassess affordability and the possibility of higher interest rates later in the year.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Property

Economists warn house prices may have further to fall in 2026

New Zealand's housing market remains under pressure, with economists warning prices may have further to fall as interest-rate expectations, household budgets and buyer caution weigh on demand.

Sat, 9 May 2026

Property

Christchurch bucks national trend with $720k median sale price as Canterbury holds firm in softening market

While New Zealand's national property market slipped in April, Canterbury recorded 1,149 sales and a $720,000 city median — outperforming the national average and holding its ground against rising mortgage rates.

Sat, 9 May 2026

Property

First-home buyers face more choice but affordability remains the hard part

First-home buyers may be seeing more listings and less frantic competition, but deposits, lending tests and everyday living costs are still making the path into ownership difficult.

Thu, 7 May 2026