Next Valuation

13/08/2026

Have you ever wondered how property value, rental income, sale metrics, or lease expiry can be calculated on an investment property?

We have launched Next Property Tools - a free suite of easy to use calculators for property owners, buyers, investors, professionals, and anyone interested in property.

The suite includes:

🏠 Indicative property value calculations
📐 Commercial and industrial rental calculations
📊 Property sale analysis
📅 WALE calculations

The tools are mobile-friendly, free to use and require no sign-in. Information entered into the calculators stays within your browser and is not received or stored by Next Valuation.

Try them here: https://www.nextvaluation.co.nz/property-tools

We would love to hear your feedback!

These tools provide indicative calculations for general information only and do not constitute a formal valuation or opinion of market value.

01/07/2026

📊 Q2 2026 Market Update – Palmerston North & wider Manawatu.

We’ve just released our latest market update. If you would like to receive a copy please let us know, either via DM or by emailing us at [email protected]

A quick summary of what we're seeing at present:

🏡 Residential
• First-home buyer activity remains steady, particularly under the $700,000 price bracket.
• Listing numbers have eased over winter but are expected to increase in spring.
• Buyers (and banks) are taking a closer look at deferred maintenance, particularly roofing.

🏘️ Investment & Development
• Investment property sales continue, but political uncertainty around tax settings is making some investors more cautious.
• Development sites and renovation opportunities remain popular when priced correctly.

🏢 Commercial & Industrial
• Demand remains strongest for smaller owner-occupier properties and modern investment assets.
• Rental growth has largely stabilised after several years of strong increases.
• Government investment into the Central New Zealand Distribution Hub is a positive long-term signal for the region.

🚜 Rural & Lifestyle
• Rural property has been the standout performer, supported by strong dairy, beef and lamb markets.
• Lifestyle properties continue to attract steady demand, particularly improved properties and quality new builds.

26/06/2026

👀 You might have noticed something new on Rangitikei Street...

Next Valuation has made it onto a billboard!

We're pretty stoked to see our name up there alongside other local businesses, and want to say a huge thank you to everyone who's supported us since we launched. It's been an awesome start to the year, and we're looking forward to continuing to help clients across the region with commercial, residential, and rural valuations.

If you drive past, let us know what you think! 🚗

Thanks for being part of the journey, and a special shout-out to everyone who's trusted us with their valuation needs so far. We genuinely appreciate your support and look forward to helping many more clients in the future.

28/05/2026

At Next Valuation, we’re proud to have our valuation reports accepted by major banks across the commercial, rural, and residential sectors.

Thinking of refinancing, purchasing, or selling? Contact us today

www.nextvaluation.co.nz

16/05/2026

Thanks to Team New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Manawatu - Team JVL for having us on!

05/05/2026

08/04/2026

📊 Q1 2026 Market Update – Palmerston North & wider Manawatu

We’ve just released our latest market update, and the theme is pretty clear - cautious optimism with a strong focus on risk.

Key takeaways by sector:

🏡 Residential
High stock levels (500+ listings locally), with first-home buyers and well-presented homes still performing best. Higher-end properties remain relatively resilient.

🏘 Residential Investment
Lower demand from ‘mum and dad’ investors, but continued activity from larger investors chasing yields (typically ~5-7% net).

🏗 Development / Greenfield
Margins remain tight. Build costs starting around $3,250/m² and development costs now often exceeding $100k per section.

🏢 Commercial & Industrial
Stable market conditions. Investor demand focused on modern, well-leased assets.

🚜 Rural
Strong activity off high commodity prices, particularly for dairy and finishing properties. Some softening risk with rising input costs.

🌳 Lifestyle
Ongoing demand for improved lifestyle properties, especially at the higher end. Vacant sections remain more challenging to sell.

Overall, the market appears to remain active, but buyers are more selective and pricing is key.

If you’d like a copy of the market update report or want to discuss anything in more detail, feel free to get in touch.

📩 Message us or email [email protected]