NZ Property Market Update: Why Smart Developers Are Acting Now

In the latest episode of the Property Development Club Podcast, John Kenel and Andrew Crosby dive into what’s really driving the market right now.

We cover why median house prices are holding steady, the impact of huge stock levels in Auckland, and how rising retirement age could lock up your KiwiSaver for an extra five years. We also talk about why construction completions have flatlined and what that means for future supply.

Prices are down 17% since the 2021 peak. Investors are quietly buying again. Sir John Key is calling for rate cuts that could flip confidence overnight.

This isn’t about waiting for the headlines to turn positive. It’s about knowing when the window is open—before the crowd feels safe.

In this episode of the Property Development Club Podcast, John Kenel and Andrew Crosby break down:

✅ Why affordability looks better on paper but still bites

✅ How investor behaviour has shifted to stable income—not quick flips

✅ Why youth unemployment & labour shortages matter to your timelines

✅ The hidden cost traps—DCs, power connections, consulting fees—that still kill feasibility

✅ What John Key’s big call on rates really signals for developers

✅ The global market triggers (US debt, energy prices, Chinese imports) that will ripple into NZ property

If you’re a developer, investor, or builder looking for clarity—not hype—this will help you see the next move before everyone else.

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