North Shore & Auckland Property Market Update – November 2025

Nish Jadav
Dec 18, 2025
3 min read

Resilient Prices, Selective Buyers: Momentum Builds Into Summer

As we head into the final weeks of 2025, confidence in the Auckland property market — particularly across the North Shore — continues to strengthen, with median prices pushing higher and buyer activity showing signs of renewed momentum. While buyers remain selective and take their time to transact, sellers who meet the market are achieving solid results.

Auckland-Wide Market Snapshot – Barfoot & Thompson (November 2025)

Barfoot & Thompson’s latest data signals a strong rebound in price growth, with Auckland’s average sale price jumping 9.5% month-on-month to $1,181,829, and the median price rising to $995,000 — a 4.7% lift from October.

Key insights:

Sales Volume: 969 properties sold in November — up 4.2% on October but down 3.3% year-on-year.
New Listings: 1,867 properties came to market — a noticeable drop from October (−13.8%), suggesting some vendors may be holding out for 2026.
Stock Levels: 6,102 properties remained available at month-end, a 6.8% increase from a year earlier, offering buyers a range of options.

Overall, Auckland appears to be entering 2026 with stable pricing and a steady flow of listings, though activity is uneven across price points and suburbs.

National & Regional Trends – REINZ Data

According to the REINZ November 2025 Market Snapshot, median house prices continue to climb across most of New Zealand, with 12 out of 16 regions reporting annual gains.

Auckland median house price:⬆️ $1,050,000 — up 2.1% year-on-year, and 1.6% month-on-month

Sales activity:Auckland recorded 2,234 sales, down 6.6% year-on-year and 5.5% month-on-monthMedian days to sell in Auckland remained stable at 40 days

House Price Index (HPI) for Auckland:–1.5% month-on-month, showing some localised softness in certain segments

REINZ commentary suggests that despite softer sales volumes, the market is underpinned by stable buyer demand and improved lending conditions. With easing interest rates and greater confidence among both buyers and sellers, sentiment heading into 2026 is cautiously optimistic.

🏡 North Shore Market – November 2025 Performance

The North Shore property market finished November with a bang, recording its highest median sale price of the year at $1,290,000 — up 6.17% month-on-month and a solid 8.18% higher than November 2024.

Key highlights:

Median Price: $1.29M (↑ $97,500 from last month)
Median Days to Sell: 39 days — tied for the second-lowest in 2025
Sales Volume: 408 sales — the highest monthly total all year, and up 6.25% year-on-year

This uplift suggests a clear resurgence in buyer demand, especially for well-presented homes in popular North Shore suburbs. It also reflects greater urgency as some buyers look to lock in purchases before the new year.

What’s Happening Locally?

Anecdotally, buyer enquiry has been strong in family-friendly suburbs like Birkenhead, Glenfield, and Albany, with lifestyle properties and renovated homes drawing above-average attention. First home buyers are active again, particularly where properties fall under the $1.2M mark or have development potential.

Vendor expectations have also stabilised, making negotiations smoother and leading to higher clearance rates — particularly in November auctions, which saw a spike in activity.

What This Means for You

Whether you’re thinking of selling early in 2026 or simply keeping an eye on the market, the current conditions on the North Shore show healthy demand and price stability. Buyers are still cautious — they’re doing their homework — but they are active, particularly when listings are well-presented and priced realistically.

If you’re considering bringing your property to market, the early weeks of 2026 could be an ideal window. Listing in January or February allows you to take advantage of post-holiday momentum, strong buyer interest, and relatively low competition before autumn.

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