Over the last century the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has been at the centre of real estate transactions across the country.
09/07/2026
The Reserve Bank’s decision to increase the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.50 percent provides greater clarity for a housing market that has already been adjusting to a higher-rate environment.
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A recent Tenancy Tribunal decision involving a Labrador puppy in Christchurch has provided the first significant guidance on how New Zealand’s new pet consent rules are likely to be interpreted and applied.
07/07/2026
REINZ welcomes legislative changes that remove a disproportionate penalty for real estate agents who fail to complete continuing professional development (CPD) requirements or pay fees on time.
03/07/2026
National Property Managers' Day is back! We're celebrating by recognising one outstanding property manager, with a fantastic prize pack from our friends at Renti. Nominate a property management star - or yourself - today!
25/06/2026
REINZ welcomes the Department of Internal Affairs' (DIA) publication of the Real Estate Agent Sector Risk Assessment 2026 (SRA), which provides an important evidence base for maintaining an effective and proportionate AML/CFT regime.
15/06/2026
New Zealand's housing market showed signs of stabilising in May, with prices and Days to Sell holding steady nationally despite ongoing economic uncertainty and cautious buyer sentiment.
21/05/2026
REINZ Advocacy and Government Relations Update. There’s been strong positive momentum across our advocacy work recently — explore the latest developments here.
14/05/2026
New Zealand’s rural property market remained mixed through the 12 months ending March 2026, with performance diverging across sectors.
Despite a dip in April sales activity, most regions remained relatively steady with broader market conditions largely unchanged. Read more here.
11/05/2026
Read the media release from REINZ responding to the Government’s latest anti–money laundering reforms.
22/04/2026
New Zealand’s top auctioneers went head-to-head in Auckland, with the 2026 REINZ National Auctioneering Championships delivering two days of high-energy competition and exceptional talent.
16/04/2026
New Zealand’s housing market remained resilient through March, with buyers continuing to transact despite the onset of the Iran conflict and a sharp rise in petrol prices.
24/03/2026
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) welcomes the positive work of Hon. Tama Potaka, in his capacity as the Associate Minister of Housing, in progressing the regulation of residential property managers.
16/03/2026
February’s housing market shows patience on both sides, with selective buyers and sellers prepared to wait for the right price. See the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) here.
04/03/2026
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has released its latest rural property report, providing a detailed view of New Zealand’s rural real estate market for the 12 months ending December 2025.
16/02/2026
The 2026 property market opened the year at a steady pace, shaped by the usual January slowdown, seasonal holiday patterns, and unsettled weather across parts of the country. Read more here.
23/01/2026
The New Zealand residential property market in 2025 was characterised by growing confidence and a return to stability and participation. Read more here.
22/01/2026
As December 2025 drew to a close, the New Zealand property market experienced a typically mixed month, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). Read more here.
16/12/2025
Confidence and positivity are on the rise across almost all regions, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). Read more here.
03/12/2025
There has been a lot happening on the Advocacy and Government Relations front at REINZ - read our latest update here.