September 2025 Auckland & North Shore Property Market Update
- Nish Jadav
- Oct 15
- 4 min read
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 Market Update — Confidence Builds
REINZ Data — September 2025
Median House Price (Auckland): $978,000 | ↑ 0.8% year-on-year | ↑ 2.9% month-on-month
House Price Index (Auckland): 3,325 | ↓ 1.0% year-on-year
Median Days to Sell: 43 days | ↓ 6 days compared to September 2024
Sales Count: 1,925 sales | ↓ 5.6% year-on-year | ↑ 1.7% month-on-month
The REINZ data confirms Auckland’s recovery is now taking shape. Median prices are climbing month-on-month and edging slightly higher than a year ago, showing that buyer confidence is translating into value stability.
The average time to sell — now 43 days — is six days faster than last year, reflecting increased competition for quality listings. Although total sales remain slightly lower than a year earlier, the improvement in monthly turnover signals that activity is building as spring listings hit the market.
The REINZ House Price Index — The Lagging but Reliable Indicator
The REINZ House Price Index (HPI) remains Auckland’s key measure of long-term market direction. At 3,325 points, the index is still 1.0% below last year, reflecting the lag between sales activity and recorded price movement. However, momentum at the ground level suggests that the index may begin trending upward in the coming months as new spring sales settle.
Nationally, the HPI has risen 0.2% year-on-year, and areas outside Auckland are up 0.9%, highlighting that Auckland’s correction phase has lasted longer but is nearing completion.On the North Shore, price performance has already shifted positive, with REINZ reporting a 4.3% year-on-year lift in median values — a strong sign the recovery is starting locally and rippling outward.
Barfoot & Thompson Data — September 2025
Median Sale Price: $930,000 | ↓ 2.1% month-on-month | ↓ 0.5% year-on-year
Average Sale Price: $1,089,686 | ↑ 0.8% year-on-year
Sales Volume: 1,032 homes sold | ↑ 16.1% month-on-month | highest September in four years
New Listings: 1,781 | ↑ 14.2% year-on-year
Month-End Stock: 5,775 | ↑ 14.6% year-on-year
Barfoot’s results echo what agents are feeling on the ground — committed buyers are back, and transactions are rising sharply.Over 1,000 sales in September marks a four-year high for the month, driven by a mix of first-home buyers, returning investors, and families upgrading while interest rates hold steady.
Prices remain consistent, showing only marginal shifts from 2024, which is typical in early-stage recovery cycles. A 14% increase in listings has helped meet pent-up demand, giving the market healthier balance heading into the final quarter of the year.
The North Shore Property Market — Leading Auckland’s Turnaround
REINZ North Shore Data (September 2025):
Median Price: $1,176,000 | ↑ 0.94% month-on-month | ↑ 4.26% year-on-year
Average Price (3-month rolling): $1,168,333
Median Days to Sell: 39 days | down from 44 in August and 48 a year ago
Sales Volume: 337 sales | ↑ 13.8% month-on-month | ↑ 13.9% year-on-year
Analysis:The North Shore continues to outpace the wider region in both price growth and buyer activity. Median values are up 4.3% year-on-year — well ahead of Auckland’s 0.8% gain — confirming the Shore’s position as a key driver of the city’s overall recovery.
With properties now selling in just 39 days on average, market velocity has improved significantly. Sales volumes have jumped nearly 14% year-on-year, supported by rising confidence, improved affordability, and renewed investor interest in established suburbs.
Buyer urgency is strongest in coastal and family-friendly pockets such as Takapuna, Milford, and Albany, where lifestyle factors continue to underpin long-term demand.
Market Outlook — From Stabilisation to Growth
Auckland’s spring market is showing clear forward motion, and the North Shore remains its standout performer.The broader region’s indicators — faster selling times, higher listings, and stable values — all point to a market that’s reset and ready to grow. The Shore’s 4.3% annual value lift demonstrates that recovery has already taken hold locally, setting the tone for the wider city.
If current momentum continues, the final quarter of 2025 could see further strengthening in both buyer demand and sale prices, particularly across the North Shore’s key lifestyle suburbs.
What This Means for Homeowners
The data confirms what’s already being felt on the ground — activity is lifting, and confidence has returned.For sellers, timing is now crucial: entering the market early in an upward cycle can produce stronger results before competition increases. For buyers, clarity and readiness are key as well-presented properties are moving quickly.
If you’re considering your next step — whether selling, buying, or just understanding your property’s position in the current market — now is the right moment to act on fresh data and local insight.
Let’s Talk About Your Next Move
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