A balanced market for Southland

As we move into 2026, Southland’s property market is off to a steady and balanced start. After a strong finish to 2025, buyers and sellers are approaching the market with confidence and care, creating a stable and measured environment.

A steady finish to the year in Southland.

As we head into Christmas and start switching to holiday mode, Southland’s property market is wrapping up 2025 in a solid place. There is no frenzy, no panic—just a market that feels measured, considered, and quietly confident. Buyers are doing their homewor..

Energy, Confidence, and Record Prices in Southland.

Southland’s property market is gearing up as we head into summer. Confidence from the upcoming dairy payout is strong across the region. Farmers are planning ahead and looking at farms, lifestyle blocks, holiday homes, and city properties. That mom..

Energy, Confidence, and Record Prices in Southland.

Southland’s property market is showing real momentum this late spring. Median prices hit an all-time high of $525,000 in September, up 7.8% year on year, marking the highest ever for the region. First home buyers are leading the charge in a tight m..

From Field Wins to Home Wins:Progress, Property & Action Across the Region

The Ranfurly Shield came to town, the crowd roared, and Southland had its moment — the first home appearance in 14 years. Held for one glorious game before moving on, the Shield sparked the city into celebration, with fans an..

Swing into Spring:  Southland's Property Market in Motion

Winter might still be dragging its feet, but Southland’s property market clearly didn’t get the memo. July sales nudged ahead of last year, with Invercargill front and centre. First-home buyers are flocking to anything in the $400,000 to $500,..

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..