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flag New Zealand’s rental demand surged in December 2025, driven by families and students, with record enquiries and viewings.

flag New Zealand’s rental market saw its busiest December since 2020, with Barfoot & Thompson reporting a 31.9% year-on-year surge in rental enquiries to 22,425. flag Applications and viewings rose 14.4% and 13.8%, respectively, driven by families securing homes for the 2026 school year and students seeking February housing in Auckland. flag The company rented 598 properties, its highest December total in five years. flag While Auckland’s average weekly rent held steady at $696.19, prices rose 1.9% in Rodney and North Shore. flag About 40% of rentals required price reductions to attract tenants.

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