Market update

Spring activity continues to bring renewed confidence to the Taupō property market, with both sales volumes and prices reflecting steady upward movement. The latest REINZ data shows the median sale price has increased 17.01% year-on-year, lifting from $720,000 in October 2024 to $842,500 this October. This rise signals a continuation of the gradual value recovery seen throughout 2025, supported by improved buyer sentiment and greater access to competitive lending.

Properties are also turning over more efficiently than in the same period last year, with median days on market decreasing from 79 to 38 days. This shortened timeframe suggests that well-presented and correctly priced homes are attracting quick interest as active buyers look to secure property before the summer season gains pace.

The market remains broad-based, with transactions occurring across all major price ranges. Homes in the $600,000–$900,000 bracket continue to account for the largest proportion of sales, while the upper-tier $1 million-plus segment has also remained active, highlighting Taupō’s continued appeal to both lifestyle and investment purchasers.