Rental listings across New Zealand have seen a significant increase, rising by 40% in the three months leading up to May. Property managers are warning landlords that they may need to lower their rental expectations to meet the current market conditions.
Key Statistics
- Increase in Rental Listings: According to data from realestate.co.nz, rental listings have increased by 40% nationally over the last quarter.
- Increase in Rental Demand: The number of rental seekers has increased by just 2.5%.
- Increase in Major Cities:
- Auckland: 40%
- Wellington: 56%
- Canterbury: 35%
Voices from the Field
- Shane Ryder (Ray White Property Manager):
- Noticed a significant change in the rental market since April
- Fewer prospective tenants and the need for multiple viewings
- Mentioned reducing rents on some properties to meet the market
- Anonymous Auckland-based Property Management Staff:
- Had to cancel half the viewings over the past month and a half due to lack of interest
Market Trends
- Vanessa Williams (realestate.co.nz Spokesperson):
- Noticed a trend of landlords shifting to longer-term rentals, potentially due to the economic climate and reduced domestic travel
- Suggested that if the trend of oversupply continues, rental prices may come down
- Noted that changes to the brightline test starting in July could impact sales, affecting rental supply
Additional Information
- May 2024 Rental Listings: The highest monthly number since January 2021, according to realestate.co.nz
- Rental Price Changes: The national median rent in April 2024 remained unchanged from the previous month at $650, indicating flat rental prices for the past six months
The New Zealand rental market is currently experiencing an oversupply of properties, and if this trend continues, there is a possibility of a decrease in rental prices. Property managers and experts are closely monitoring the situation and its potential impact on the housing market.
Source from: rnz.co.nz: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/519788/rental-listings-up-40-percent-across-country-in-three-months-to-may
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