New data released today by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) show that sales counts increased nationwide, while national median prices eased slightly compared to September 2024. Increased sales were recorded across the country during the month. National sales were up 3.1% year-on-year to 6,346 sales, and New Zealand, excluding Auckland, saw a rise of 7.5%, to 4,421. New Zealand’s median price decreased by 1.5% year-on-year, to $770,000. Excluding Auckland, the median price decreased by $5,000 (-0.7%) year-on-year to $690,000.