Trade Me Property Reports Rental Market Oversupply and Decreasing Rents

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Trade Me Property reports an oversupply of rental properties, leading to a 36% increase in listings and a median rent decline to $630 per week. Landlords are advised to adjust rent expectations and enhance property appeal to attract tenants in this tenant-favorable market.

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According to Trade Me Property, there is currently an oversupply of rental properties, leading to a decrease in asking rents. In November, the number of properties listed for rent on the website increased by 36% compared to the same month last year and by 4% compared to October. This marks the highest level of rental listings on the site since 2019.

The median advertised rent in November was $630 per week, which reflects and decrease of 5% from October.

The most significant declines in rent percentages in November, compared to October, were seen in Gisborne (-7.9%), Otago (-7.7%), Marlborough (-6.0%), and Hawke’s Bay (-3.1%). In Auckland, New Zealand’s largest rental market, the median advertised rent fell by 0.7% in November. For a detailed view of regional figures, please see the chart below.

Gavin Lloyd, Customer Director at Trade Me Property, stated, “As a result of the oversupply, landlords may need to adjust their rent price expectations to align with the current market, which continues to favor tenants.”

Source from interest.co.nz: https://www.interest.co.nz/property/131338/trade-me-property-says-residential-landlords-may-need-reduce-their-asking-rents-due
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