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What Plan Change 120 means for homes in Mairangi Bay and the East Coast Bays. The PC78 vs PC120 changes, the local impact, and how to have your say.

The national headlines say steady, soft, slow. The East Coast Bays say something different. May 2026 data shows Mairangi Bay and the surrounding bays holding firm around $1.59M, selling faster than the wider North Shore, and going to auction at twice the national rate. Here is what it means for buyers and sellers.

Thinking about selling your home privately? Here's what private sale actually looks like on Auckland's North Shore — the real costs, the buyer psychology, and what you're giving up.

Mairangi Bay median up 6.9% year-on-year to $1.55M. North Shore outperforms Auckland. Rate direction shifting. Full April 2026 market report for Auckland & North Shore.

March 2026 North Shore & East Coast Bays property market update. Sales data, median prices, interest rate outlook & what the Strait of Hormuz crisis means for NZ property.

Every April, the same conversation starts. Vendors begin to wonder whether they've missed the window. Their neighbours sold in September. Their friends listed in October. The market "slows down" in autumn, everyone says, and winter is worse. You should have listed six weeks ago. Wait until next spring. It is one of the most repeated pieces of advice in New Zealand real estate. It is also one of the least examined. I pulled 430 residential sales across Campbells Bay, Mairangi

Four real campaigns. Four lessons in what costs sellers money — and what makes the difference between a good result and a great one.

Most sellers over-renovate before selling. Here's what actually moves the price — with a real example from a North Shore campaign that added $150k.

Your CV, online estimate, and registered valuation all tell a different story. Here's why — with real examples from North Shore sales.

Auctions aren't a mystery — they're a method. Real examples from both sides of the room, including a strategy that helps buyers bid with confidence.

February was a busy month — and there's a lot here to feel good about. Auckland recorded its strongest February for sales since 2021. Barfoot & Thompson moved 785 homes, and across the full market, REINZ saw transaction volumes at a five-year February high. Buyers are active. They're out looking, they're making offers, and deals are getting done. Yes, the median price came in lower than January. Some of that is seasonal — the mix of what sells in February tends to skew toward

The auction stalled at $1.62m. Three days later, it sold for $1.84m. Here's the strategy behind a Murrays Bay sale that delivered $365k over CV.

How did the Auckland & North Shore market fare after the holidays? Find out here!

Cross leases sound complicated but they don't have to be. Three real examples of how I've navigated cross lease questions for buyers and sellers on the North Shore.

How did the Auckland house prices fare in November 2025? Find out details here! Plus - the North Shore housing market defying gravity.

Spring has sprung! See what's happening in the North Shore & Auckland property Market

Spring has arrived with renewed confidence in Auckland’s property market.After a steady winter, September saw a clear lift in buyer activity and a noticeable uptick in energy across open homes. Stable interest rates and a growing belief that prices have bottomed out have encouraged many to act — and the data now confirms it. While Auckland overall is showing measured improvement, the North Shore continues to lead the way in both value growth and buyer momentum. Auckland Marke

How did the Auckland property market fare in August 2025? Here's the latest property market report with a special North Shore focus on what's happening!

A Market on the Move It's fantastic to see so much positive energy in the Auckland property market as we head towards spring. The market...

A winter chill in the air – but the Auckland Property market’s not frozen just yet ❄️ Is the Auckland property market in a winter snooze?...