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07/08/2026

The median residential sale price reached $510,000, the highest June median recorded for this town in three years and up on both the $457,000 from June 2025 and $460,000 from June 2023.

6 properties settled during the month with a total sales volume of $3,429,000. Homes sold in a median of just 38 days, just over five weeks from listing to sold and the second fastest month of the year for Featherston.

Wondering what your property is worth in the current market? Our team is here to help with independent, research based advice.

05/08/2026

📊 Greytown continued to be one of the most closely watched markets in the Wairarapa through June.

The median residential sale price came in at $1,015,000, down from $1,110,000 in May 2026 and compared to $1,200,000 in June 2025 and $700,000 in June 2023. A market that moved considerably over three years and is now settling at a new level.

Just 4 properties sold during the month with a total sales volume of $4,545,000. Days to sell data was not available for this period.

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05/08/2026

Carterton was the most active residential market in the Wairarapa in June.

15 properties settled during the month with a total sales volume of $8,681,000, the strongest month of the year for this town by sales count.

The median sale price came in at $590,000, above the $550,000 recorded in June 2023 but below the $790,000 from June 2025. Homes took a median of 93 days to sell, around three months from listing to sold.

Strong activity, longer timelines. The right advice helps you navigate both. Reach out to our team to find out where your property stands.

04/08/2026

🏡 Homes sold in a median of just 37 days, the fastest selling pace recorded in Masterton all year. Yet the median sale price came in at $460,000, below both the $463,000 recorded in June 2025 and the $515,000 from June 2023.

8 properties settled during June with a total sales volume of $4,028,000. Fewer listings, faster buyers and prices finding their level.

Buyers are moving fast. Knowing your number before you list puts you in the best position.

Get in touch with our team at www.wpcltd.co.nz

31/07/2026

The Wairarapa property market is active right now. Homes across Masterton, Carterton, Featherston, Greytown, and Martinborough are hitting the market and decisions are being made fast.

Whether you're buying, refinancing, or just keeping an eye on your investment, knowing your property's true value has never been more important.

Independent. Data-driven. Local.

That's what a WPC valuation gives you.

📱Get in touch to find out more.

08/07/2026

📊 The OCR has moved to 2.50%. Interest rates and inflation have a direct impact on property values and the wider market. We will be keeping a close watch on what this means for property owners in our region.

The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%.
• Ongoing effects from the Middle East conflict will keep inflation elevated in the near term.
• A drop in global oil prices has lowered costs and is supporting economic recovery.
• We will adjust the OCR to ensure inflation returns to the 2% target mid-point.

29/06/2026

🏡 Martinborough's May residential property data.

The median sale price reached $900,000 in May 2026, the highest median recorded for this town across the past three years. Compared to $800,000 in May 2025 and $853,500 in May 2023, that is a notable shift upward.

Just 3 properties sold during the month with a total sales volume of $2,440,000.

Reach out to our team and let us help you understand what the Martinborough market means for your property.

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29/06/2026

🏡 Featherston's May residential property market was a quieter one.

The median sale price came in at $515,000 in May 2026, compared to $647,500 in May 2025 and $630,000 in May 2023. 5 properties settled during the month with a total sales volume of $2,835,000.

Homes took a median of 85 days to sell, around twelve weeks from listing to sold and the longest selling period for Featherston recorded this year.

A slower month is a good time to understand exactly where your property stands. Reach out to our team for independent, research based advice.

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28/06/2026

📊 Greytown's May data

Homes took a median of 141 days to sell in May 2026, nearly five months from listing to sold and the longest selling period recorded across any Wairarapa town this year. In a small market with just 5 sales settling during the month, that figure reflects the patience required when quality properties meet selective buyers.

The median sale price came in at $1,110,000, compared to $695,500 in May 2025 and $930,000 in May 2023. Total sales volume reached $5,415,000.

In a market like this, patience and good information go hand in hand. We are here to help with both.

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25/06/2026

🏡 Good news from Carterton last month.

The median residential sale price reached $556,000 in May 2026, up from $515,000 in May 2025 and the highest May median recorded in three years. A market that has come a long way since March.

13 properties settled during May with a total sales volume of $8,892,000, Carterton's strongest month of the year so far. Homes took a median of 50 days to sell, just under seven weeks from listing to sold.

The Carterton market is finding its feet. Get in touch if you would like to understand what your property is worth right now!

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