Editorial and insights
As the focus for many people in the region gradually begins shifting towards planning for the Christmas and New Year periods, with an ensuing flurry of sales activity in the residential property market.
Activity around the Lower South Island residential property markets was somewhat subdued in April 2025 – notably due to a combination of school holidays, ANZAC Day, and Easter all falling within the period.
The Lower South Island’s property market is thriving due to strong job growth and economic performance. Median property prices are rising across Otago and Southland, with Central Otago and Gore seeing the biggest increases.
As the focus for many people in the region gradually begins shifting towards planning for the Christmas and New Year periods, with an ensuing flurry of sales activity in the residential property market.
Activity around the Lower South Island residential property markets was somewhat subdued in April 2025 – notably due to a combination of school holidays, ANZAC Day, and Easter all falling within the period.
The Lower South Island’s property market is thriving due to strong job growth and economic performance. Median property prices are rising across Otago and Southland, with Central Otago and Gore seeing the biggest increases.
As the focus for many people in the region gradually begins shifting towards planning for the Christmas and New Year periods, with an ensuing flurry of sales activity in the residential property market.
Activity around the Lower South Island residential property markets was somewhat subdued in April 2025 – notably due to a combination of school holidays, ANZAC Day, and Easter all falling within the period.
The Lower South Island’s property market is thriving due to strong job growth and economic performance. Median property prices are rising across Otago and Southland, with Central Otago and Gore seeing the biggest increases.