Barfoot & Thompson | Torbay and Long Bay

Welcome to our SOLD Torbay & Long Bay Market Report magazine

for November/December 2025

Our magazine contains the latest available information regarding property sales in the local area along with details of market trends, stats and tips.

Aucklanders continue to have an almost insatiable appetite for property market intelligence, so each month we will share details of the trends in your area. This is just part of our commitment to continue delivering you the highest level of service.

We’ve been locals for decades so we know the area well. Our goal is to apply this knowledge for you so you’re able to make the most of the opportunity that today’s and tomorrow’s market presents.

Please do not hesitate to contact any of our sales team if you would like more information, we would be delighted to help you with your real estate needs.

Thank you and all the best for the coming month.

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Latest News

Auckland’s House Prices Stable In October

The Auckland residential housing market’s price stability continued in October, with the median selling price increasing to $950,000.

“While October’s median selling prices increased by 2.2 percent during the month this is not an indication prices were on the move, rather it is a signal that prices are stabilising around the $950,000 mark,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.

“Buyers are not yet prepared to put aside their caution.

“It does point to the market having reached a sound price base, and one from which it can face the summer trading season with growing confidence.

“The Auckland market is still waiting for a recovering economy to give it that final push.

“The average sales price for October at $1,079,030, was

within 1 percent of September’s average price, and it too has been stable for 3 months.

“Sales numbers at 930 for the month were down 9.9 percent on those for September, and 4 percent lower than in October last year but it still represents a solid month’s trading.

“Sales in the under $750,000 price category continue to have a strong pull on the median price, with a quarter of all sales in the month falling into this price category. Two years ago, they represented only 16 percent of sales in October.

“It underlines the influence lower cost town houses and apartments are having on the nature of Auckland’s housing stock, and median and average sales prices.

“The arrival of spring has seen the traditional strong rise in new listings with 2167 new properties being listed, an increase over

those for September of 21.7 percent.

“At month’s end we had 6024 properties on our books, the highest level in 3 months.

“The rural and lifestyle markets experienced modest trading during October, with sales turnover of $38 million being the lowest month’s trading this year.”

Peter Thompson Managing Director

Long Bay, Torbay, Torbay Heights, Okura, Waiake, Browns Bay & Northcross

$1,290,000 $1,250,000

Market Share and Figures

We sell across all price brackets and types of property. Here’s proof why people continue to list and sell with Barfoot & Thompson.

Over the last 12 months, Barfoot & Thompson sold more property in our area than any competitor.

For the period from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025, we sold 37% of all properties for sale in the area – that’s over 1485 sales made by Barfoot & Thompson!

Bay, Long Bay, Murrays Bay, Northcross, Pinehill, Rothesay Bay, Torbay & Waiake.

TIME TO SELL! OFFERS & NEGOTIATION

TOP TIPS

Why working with Barfoot & Thompson can help sell your home.

In our recent editions we have examined the steps involved in selling your home from getting ready to sell right through to the ins and outs of open homes.

This article discusses what to expect when the time comes to look at offers.

Remember we have more information and a range of videos on our website to help you make the very best choices.

barfoot.co.nz

barfoot.co.nz/sell/selling-guide

Now it gets exciting!

The marketing has hit its targets and now buyers want to proceed with an offer...

Auction

As we all know: where there are offers, often negotiation is involved!

How an offer is made, along with the particular terms and conditions on which a sale depends, will be determined to some extent by the method of sale you have chosen. In every case, your Barfoot & Thompson salesperson will be there at every step to guide and assist you - and liaise between you and the buyer.

When selling by auction you will have set terms and conditions of the sale together with our auction department and your solicitor.

This is recorded in an agreement that will be sent to interested parties during the marketing campaign so they are fully informed before auction day.

During the weeks leading up to the auction, a buyer might ask for a variation on your terms and conditions. For example, a party may ask you to agree to a different possession date, should they be the highest bidder on the day.

This is formally documented and signed off by both parties well before the auction; and the decision to agree, or not, is always yours.

Sometimes, an acceptable offer is made before auction day, which may lead to the auction being brought forward, this is referred to as a pre-auction offer. In this scenario, the acceptable offer serves as the opening bid, while other interested parties are given the opportunity to bid upward from there.

Once the property has sold under the hammer, you and the purchaser are asked to sign the contract documenting the sale, which will then be distributed to your and their solicitors for processing. Arrangements for a deposit are made (usually by cheque

or by bank transfer the same day), and the remainder of the purchase price is due on settlement day. Should the property not sell at auction, then there is room for conditional buyers to enter the arena and an agreement can be negotiated.

What can I expect on auction day?

For detailed information about all of the steps and what to expect on Auction day head to our website – we have dedicated pages for both buyers and sellers including videos from our salespeople and top auctioneers.

Sellers guide to auctions barfoot.co.nz/sell/selling-methods/ guide-to-auctions

Buyers guide to auctions barfoot.co.nz/buy/ways-to-buy/ auctions

Negotiation

If you have decided to sell by negotiation offers can be presented at any point. As with auctions and tenders, offers are presented in writing on a sale and purchase agreement. You will consider the terms and conditions in the agreement, as well as the price in order to determine whether you would like to accept or negotiate further via a counter offer.

Once you have accepted an offer, signatures are required on a final document and this agreement will be distributed to both parties’ solicitors. If the agreement is contingent on conditions, then the purchaser has a number of working days specified to satisfy these and the agreement becomes unconditional once this is completed - meaning your property has sold!

Sometimes an unconditional offer is made where the only aspect left to negotiate is price. This is called a ‘cash unconditional’ offer and once both parties agree on the price, the property is sold.

Tender

If you have decided to sell by tender, your salesperson will present you with offers at the set day and time the tender closes. The terms and conditions in the agreement as well as the offered price will help determine which offer you would like to accept, or whether you would like to negotiate further.

Offers are private and confidential - they are for your consideration, for which you are allowed to allocate a time frame of five working days. The terms and conditions in the agreement, as well as the offered price will be determining factors in your decision which offer you would like to accept or negotiate further.

Once an offer is accepted, you will sign it and the agreement will be distributed to the solicitors for processing. If the agreement is contingent on conditions, then the purchaser has a number of working days specified to satisfy these. When these conditions complete, the agreement becomes unconditional and the property is sold.

During this period your sales person as well as your solicitor will be working together with the buying party to facilitate the sale at every step.

More info:

Remember we have a wide range of information for buyers and sellers including many videos and step by step guides on our Youtube channel. www.youtube.com/user/ BarfootThompsonNZ

Head to our website for more or contact one of our team directly. We’re happy to help. barfoot.co.nz

Recent

Sales

The following pages show a summary of sales in Torbay, Long Bay, Okura & Waiake made by all selling agencies during October 2025.

Our sales data includes information submitted by the selling agency and may include some private sales. Where details of a particular sale may not have been able to be fully verified, it may be omitted from our reports.

Please do not hesitate to contact any of our sales team if you would like more information, we would be delighted to help you with your real estate needs.

Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. Land and floor sizes are approximate, sourced from REINZ, Auckland Council or other public sources and may contain inaccuracies. Barfoot & Thompson Limited (REA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.

Torbay, Long Bay, Okura & Waiake

3/10 Alexander Avenue

$900,000 $860,000

Lot 7/10 Alexander Avenue

$830,000

124 Awaruku Road

$1,188,800

1 Babington Place

$1,300,000

1/957A Beach Road

$881,000

55 Bounty Road

$1,030,435

24B Cranston Street

$1,127,000

10 Devana Court

$1,450,000

1000 East Coast Road

$980,000

7A Ellangowan Road

$1,325,000

11 Geoffrey Road

$1,175,000

16 Glamorgan Drive

$1,035,000

208

Glamorgan Drive

$1,000,000

1/49A Hebron Road

$871,000

6 Humenga Place

$743,478

Infidel Place

$1,020,000

1/8 Killarney Avenue

$850,000

Street

3 Koheru Place

$2,650,000 $2,550,000

5 Koheru Place

$2,840,000

7 Makumaku Place

$1,750,000 $1,500,000

25C Marina Road

$1,331,000

2/6 Palawan Place

$920,000

12E Rewi Street

$1,510,000

13 Reynolds Place

$1,046,000 $1,250,000

38 Streamview Way

$1,888,000

42 Streamview Way

$1,950,000

115 Stredwick Drive

$1,165,000

2/169 Stredwick Drive

$1,230,000 $1,100,000

1/24 Stredwick Drive

$735,000 $790,000

5 Tainui Street

$1,613,000

24 Tawatawa Street

$1,865,000

10 Toroa Street

$1,575,000 $1,475,000

1 Tuangi Street

$1,835,888

1 Turutu Place

$1,700,000

3 Waitai Close

$2,180,000

156 & 156A Weatherly Road

$1,700,000 $1,600,000 CV Land Size Sale price 675 Bedrooms 5 Floor size 283

7 Wentwood Place

$1,195,000 $1,450,000 CV Land Size Sale price 743 Bedrooms 3 Floor size 170

15B Windlass Street

$1,015,000 $1,025,000 CV Land Size Sale price 74 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 211

20 Windlass Street

$1,695,000 $1,650,000 CV Land Size Sale price 348 Bedrooms 5 Floor size 275

34 Windlass Street

$1,550,000 $1,575,000 CV Land Size Sale price 318 Bedrooms 5 Floor size 237

This publication shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where data is not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies shown in this report. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REAA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.

Browns Bay & Northcross

1/51 Anzac Road

$870,000

1/8 Argyle Road

$1,200,000

116 Arran Road

$2,065,000

11

Barker Rise

$1,200,000

1/29 Bayview Road

$1,750,000

2/660 Beach Road

$1,148,000

684

Beach Road

$1,590,000

692 Beach Road

1/9P Bute Road

$1,200,000

2/147A Carlisle Road

$935,000 $975,000 CV Land Size Sale price 91 Bedrooms 3 Floor size 122

25B Deverell Place

$1,405,000 $1,325,000 CV Land Size Sale price 361 Bedrooms 5 Floor size 203

1/543 East Coast Road

$1,000,000 $1,100,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease Bedrooms 3 Floor size 120

589E East Coast Road

Size Sale price 414

$1,312,500 $1,250,000 CV

size 233

858C East Coast Road

4

$1,110,000 $1,150,000 CV Land Size Sale price 143 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 144

2/894 East Coast Road

$985,000 $980,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease Bedrooms 3 Floor size 146

12 Glencoe Road

$1,580,000 $1,625,000 CV Land Size Sale price 885 Bedrooms 5 Floor size 146

80 Glencoe Road

$1,460,000 $1,425,000 CV

675

17 Helvetia Drive

Size Sale price 726

$1,550,000 $1,600,000 CV

4

4

8 Helvetia Drive

$1,690,000 $1,475,000

3 Hollyhock Place

$1,680,000 $1,350,000

Lot 5/3 Kegworth Place

$1,045,000 $1,000,000

2/67 Langana Avenue

$1,124,000 $1,075,000

67A Langana Avenue

$1,216,000 $1,225,000

8 Newstead Avenue

$1,825,000

3 Nottingham Place

$1,530,000

90B Oaktree Avenue

$1,265,000

97 Oaktree Avenue

$1,480,000

3

3

30C Oban Road

$2,300,000 $2,150,000

1/18 Redwing Street

$920,000

28

Redwing Street

$1,290,000 $1,175,000

4

4

39

Redwing Street

$1,292,000 $1,400,000

24B Scarlock Avenue

$1,312,000

26

Squirrel Lane

$1,490,000 $1,250,000

4

40

Stapleford Crescent

$1,190,000 $1,350,000

56

Stapleford Crescent

$1,500,000

1/57A Woodlands Crescent

$1,430,000

Meet the Team

People often ask, “Why would I choose Barfoot & Thompson Torbay?” As Branch Manager, my answer is simple: it’s about understanding. Understanding your story, your goals, and the vision you have for your future. This approach is the foundation of everything we do at our branch.

I firmly believe that with the right leadership, a positive mindset, empathy, and innovative strategies, we can help achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients. My years of experience as a top-performing salesperson on the North Shore taught me the value of these qualities, and I ensure my team upholds the same standards.

Tony Cederwall Branch

Manager

027 5466 377

I moved to the Bays in 1987, and my roots in this community run deep. From playing rugby and cricket at the East Coast Bays clubs to running my own business for 22 years, I’ve gained a strong understanding of the local area and its people. My business background has also equipped me with valuable skills in finance, customer service and management, which I now apply to leading my team.

My journey into real estate was fuelled by my love for property and a passion for creating spaces where people can see their future unfold. While I no longer sell directly, my focus now is to empower and guide my team to do what we do best - helping people buy and sell their homes with confidence and as little stress as possible.

I’m also dedicated to giving back, particularly through my continued involvement with the charity First Steps Himalayas, a cause that is close to my heart. In honour of my son Robbie, I’m committed to supporting initiatives that make a difference, both here at home and abroad.

At Barfoot & Thompson, we believe in more than just selling properties. As our Managing Director Peter Thompson has said, “We’re in the people business.” With over 100 years of family-owned history, Barfoot & Thompson continues to lead in Auckland’s real estate market, selling two out of every five listed homes.

Those odds reflect the trust we’ve built with our clients and the community.

Family, community, understanding and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. If those values resonate with you, I’d love to welcome you to our branch to discuss how we can support your next real estate journey.

Property Management team

Jody Hetaraka Head of Property Management

027 809 6687

Dorean Posimani Property Manager

027 431 9696

Residential/Rural Sales team

Michele Bensley 021 270 7410

Bailey He 021 866 696

Eva Li 021 051 3590

Ray Qu 021 190 0881

Craig Zhu 021 800 280

Chelsea Chen 021 087 87168

Tiki Jiang 021 775 217

Yang Lin 021 0873 3492

Wendy Radcliffe 021 772 070

Karin de Leeuw 027 270 2700

Khokha 021 034 7175

Mayur Nimje 022 364 5005

Tavae 022 476 7273

Betty Gao 022 383 0408

Damon Li 021 077 9509

Perwick 027 311 7953

Vivian Wang 021 284 8168