SIT is home, prices are up and Southland is owning it

There’s a buzz in Invercargill you can feel. From businesses moving in to new services and inner-city makeovers, the city’s evolving fast. It’s shaping up to be a great place to live and work, with growing confidence in the local economy.

Winter Brings Clear Opportunities in Invercargill and Southland

We’ve just passed the shortest day of the year and recently celebrated Matariki, a time for reflection, renewal, and fresh beginnings.

A Confident Climb: Southland’s Property Market Holds Strong

While parts of the country are still finding their feet in a shifting property market, Southland continues to show confidence and consistency.

Invercargill Market: Strong as Winter ApproachesAs Southland edges into early winter, the Invercargill property market remains strong. March 2025 saw 121 residential sales, nearly matching February’s total, with the average sale price rising to $480,000. The median days to sell dropped to 31, down f..

Southland’s Property Market: Stays Strong as Autumn Settles In

Autumn is here, and Southland’s landscape is ablaze with reds, oranges, and golds. Invercargill’s property market remains strong, with 122 sales in February—up from 80 in January—reflecting growing buyer confidence.

New Horizons Ahead: Southland’s Property Market on the Rise

As we bid farewell to summer and ease into autumn, the property market continues to show steady growth. The latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) highlight positive trends as we transition into the cooler mont..

Happy New Year from the team at Professionals Invercargill

As we begin 2025, it’s a great time to reflect on Invercargill’s real estate performance in December and look ahead to a year full of potential. The local market has shown steady growth, and the trends we’re seeing indicate that 2025 will be..

Merry Christmas from the team at Professionals Invercargill

As we move into the Christmas season and prepare to wrap up 2024, it’s a time to look ahead and continue building on the positive momentum in Southland’s real estate market. Here’s a look at the latest market trends from November as we fini..

Southland Property Surge: The Christmas Rush is On!

Southland’s property market is thriving, with the regional median price rising by 14.1% year-on-year to $485,000. Invercargill city continues to show strong activity, with a median house price of $465,000—up 10.7% year-on-year and 6.9% over the pas..

Cash rate drop brings new energy to the market.

As we enter the year’s final quarter, there’s plenty to discuss in the property market.

Signs of Growth in the Market as Spring Arrives

With the arrival of spring, the real estate market is showing some promising signs, bringing a welcome surge in buyer activity. This is an encouraging shift, especially considering that such momentum is not typically seen at the tail end of winter.

With Expected Rate Drops Near – It's Time for a Spring Clean

Recent CPI inflation data from Stats New Zealand shows a 3.3% increase for the second quarter, which is lower than the Reserve Bank's forecast. Coupled with market data indicating low economic confidence, reversing immigration trends, decl..

Top Tips for Getting Ready to Buy

As winter approaches and market dynamics shift with recent government announcements, now is an opportune time to prepare for your next home purchase.