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Welcome to our SOLD Browns Bay Market Report magazine

for March/April 2026

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.

Darren James and the Browns Bay team

Latest News

Low Auckland house prices attract strong sales activity

The Auckland housing market is experiencing strong sales activity without it affecting price stability.

“In February, sales numbers at 785 were excellent, and we sold the highest number of homes in a February for five years,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.

“February’s high activity follows on from that in January, and in the first two months of the year we have sold 1,609 homes, 16 percent more than at the same time last year.

“The only year we have sold more homes in the first two months of a calendar year in the last decade was 2021.

“The attraction that is drawing buyers is current price levels, with the median sales price in February at $904,000, down 9.6 percent on that for January, and the average price at $1,013,976, down 13.3 percent.

“These are among the lowest monthly median and average

sales prices seen in Auckland since prices peaked in 2022.

“The combination of high sales and low prices is part of the ‘structural change’ the Reserve Bank commented on when announcing the OCR would remain at 2.25 percent in late February.

“Effectively, housing supply is starting to meet housing demand, and the prices are drawing in buyers who once felt priced out of the market.

“We listed 2,252 new properties in February, a combination of new builds and existing homes, and at month end had 6,159 properties on our books, the highest number of listings we have had at this time of the year for 15 years.

“While the combination of good choice, stable prices and high sales numbers is drawing strong buyer interest, for the first time in many years this is not putting pressure on prices.

“Of our sales in February 31 percent were in the under

$750,000 price segment, the category most attractive to first time buyers.

“Sales in the $2 million plus market represented 4 percent of total sales. This sector is normally quiet at this time of the year because of the holiday season.

“Sales of property in the rural and leisure sectors of Northland and greater Auckland for February were close to $37 million, bringing sales for the first two months of the year to $100 million, 15.5 percent higher than for the same two months last year.”

Peter Thompson Managing Director

Market Share and Figures

Market Leaders

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

Overall Market Share

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

For the period from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026 we sold 38% of all properties for sale in the area* – that’s over 1555 sales made by Barfoot & Thompson!

sales overview in the local area* (*Recent Sales)

From House To Settlement

Top Tips Why working with us can help sell your home.

In our recent editions we have discussed the steps involved in selling your home, from getting ready to sell right through to the ins and outs of Open Homes. This month, we discuss what happens after the sale, and on settlement day.

Remember we have more information and a range of videos to help you make the very best choices on our website barfoot.co.nz/sell/sellingguide

Congratulations: your property has SOLD!

Now what? After the bubbly has been popped and the celebrations are done, our clients often ask us: “Now what?” Not to worry, the route from sale to settlement is a relatively straight forward one, and your Barfoot & Thompson sales person will guide you every step of the way.

What do I need to do?

Your duties as a Vendor:

Unconditional vs. Settlement

Once the agreement you have signed “goes unconditional” it is legally binding, meaning both you and the purchaser now have to fulfil obligations specified in the contract in order for the property to change owership.

Deposit

Upon the sale of the property, the purchaser is required to pay a deposit. Barfoot & Thompson will hold the deposit from the purchasers in our trust account for 10 working days. We’ll work with both solicitors directly to arrange this and will let you know once the deposit is transferred to your solicitor’s account.

Keys on Settlement

On settlement day the purchase price of the property (less any deposit paid) is paid to you, and the Title is transfered to the purchaser, who will then be the new owner. We’ll hold your house keys at the Barfoot & Thompson office until your solicitor advises us in writing that this has taken place, at which point they’ll be made available for the purchaser to collect. We won’t release your keys until we are legally entitled to do so.

There are a number of things you’re required to do.

• You must ensure all chattels included in the sale are in reasonable working order on settlement date. Excepting fair wear and tear, they should be in the same condition they were in on the date of sale. If there is any significant damage, the purchaser is entitled to compensation from you.

• You must ensure all bills for electricity, gas, water and rates on the property are up-to-date. There should be no outstanding charges on he accounts on settlement date.

Before Settlement:

• Make an appointment with your bank to discuss your financial arrangements for settlement day, and to sign the necessary financial documents.

• Make an appointment with your solicitor. You’ll need to arrange to sign the necessary legal documents to transfer the property from your name into that of the new owners.

• Organise the move! Arrange for someone to look after your children or elderly family members during the packing/moving process if required.

Book a moving company if you’re using one, and start collecting boxes and newspaper to pack your things in.

• Arrange the transfer of water, telephone, electricity and gas services. You’ll need to contact your service providers to notify them that you’re moving, and have all services at the property transferred from your name. You’ll also need to arrange final readings on the day of your move.

• Transfer any other services and organise your change of address.

• If your property is tenanted, you may have arranged with the purchaser that the tenants stay on under the new ownership. If so, this should have been included in the Sale and Purchase Agreement. If not, the property must be vacant on settlement date.

On Settlement Day:

• If the property is sold with vacant possession, then you must let the purchaser (or anyone authorised by them in writing) complete a property check prior to settlement.

They’ll check the condition of the property, including the chattels and fixtures that are included in the sale. They must give you reasonable notice for this visit.

• On the day of possession, you must make all keys available to the purchaser.

• The set of keys should include all exterior door keys, electronic door openers and keys or codes to any alarms on the property. If the property is tenanted, however, these items will remain with the tenant(s).

It’s good to remember that in between the date of sale and the date of settlement, the property and chattels remain in your name. This means you are responsible for any damage that may occur between the sale and the settlement date.

Our salespeople have all the experience you need and are happy to provide you with more advice and information.

Feel free to drop in at a branch, call, or contact us online.

Learn more about the steps between sale/ purchase and possession in our video explaining what happens at the pre-settlement inspection.

Remember we have a range of video tips for sellers. Head to our website for more information: barfoot.co.nz/sell/video-tips

Recent Sales

The following pages show a summary of sales in Browns Bay and surrounds made by all selling agencies during February 2026.

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.

Browns Bay & Northcross

410/32

Anzac Road

$655,000

2/129

Arran Road

$1,270,000

4/129

Arran Road

$1,265,000

1/32

Arran Road

$1,141,000

Arran Road

$1,750,000

195A Browns Bay Road

$1,188,000

2H/9

Bute Road

$925,000

31 Corricvale Way

$2,025,000

B104/525 East Coast Road

$515,000

B305/525 East Coast Road

$658,000 $750,000

8 Landvale Court

$1,730,000

1/19 Langana Avenue

$670,000 $690,000

25 Langana Avenue

$1,238,000

Lot 1/83 Langana Avenue

$1,210,000

Lot 4/83 Langana Avenue

$1,225,000

3/26 Manly Esplanade

$1,870,000

1/32 Montclair Rise

20C Nor’East Drive

$1,197,000

106 Oaktree Avenue

$1,750,000

20 Palliser Lane

$1,675,000 $1,325,000

8 Philson Terrace

$2,170,000

17 Redwing

Street

$1,740,000

27 Redwing Street

$1,550,000

2/16 Scarlock Avenue

$1,020,000

2/20

Scarlock Avenue

$985,000

13A Squirrel Lane

$1,531,800

112 Stapleford Crescent

$1,260,000

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.

Murrays Bay

Bellbird Rise

$1,750,000 $1,575,000 CV

Size Sale price 1079 Bedrooms 5

31A Penguin Drive

$1,266,000 $1,350,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease Bedrooms 4 Floor size 220

Saddleback Rise

$1,500,000 $1,350,000 CV

Size Sale price 926 Bedrooms 3 Floor size 130

3 Seaford Place

Size Sale price 867

$1,839,664 $1,475,000 CV

2/43 Seaton Road

Size Sale price Crosslease

$879,500 $880,000 CV

2 Floor size 70

2 Wyoming Avenue

$1,950,000 $1,350,000 CV Land Size Sale price 845

4 Floor size 100

Pinehill

22 Ballymore Drive

$2,100,000 $1,825,000 CV Land Size Sale price 724 Bedrooms 6 Floor size 277

714 East Coast Road

$1,367,000 $1,225,000 CV Land Size Sale price 487 Bedrooms 3 Floor size 150

8 Hauraki Crescent

$1,208,800 $1,225,000 CV Land Size Sale price 411 Bedrooms 3 Floor size 146

24 Loughros Place

$2,850,000 $2,750,000 CV Land Size Sale price 655 Bedrooms 6 Floor size 376

2/598 Beach Road

$1,520,000 $1,350,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease Bedrooms 4 Floor size 237

659A Beach Road

$1,060,000 $1,200,000 CV Land Size Sale price 455 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 220

31 Beechwood Road

$2,465,000 $2,125,000 CV Land Size Sale price 562 Bedrooms 5 Floor size 321

6 Gannet Point

$925,000 $1,475,000 CV Land Size Sale price 1072

5 Floor size 210

34 Kiteroa Terrace

$1,375,000 $1,500,000 CV Land Size Sale price 448 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 170

2/19 Knights Road

$815,000 n/a CV Land Size Sale price 60 Bedrooms 2 Floor size 71

9/19 Knights Road

$812,500 n/a CV Land Size Sale price 58 Bedrooms 2 Floor size 71

Torbay, Long Bay, Okura & Waiake

1/4 Acacia Road

$1,280,000

2/1088 Beach Road

$911,888

5/1090 Beach Road

$930,000

892 Beach Road

$1,700,000

31 Bearing Parade

$3,998,000

11 Bight Road

$1,703,000

23 Cliff Road

16 Dunraven Place

5 Ellangowan Road

1/24 Geoffrey Road

$856,000

175A Glamorgan Drive

$1,350,000

6 Islet Road

$1,920,000

3/18 Karengo Street

$820,000

8/18 Karengo Street $750,000

54B Killarney Avenue

$1,059,000

12 Killick Place

$1,080,000

10 Kiokio Street $1,275,000

2/29 Long Bay Drive

$875,000

19 Marina Road

$1,550,000 $1,175,000

1/17A Mizpah Road

$960,000 $950,000

315 Okura River Road

$1,600,000

19 Pakirikiri

Street

$1,080,000

3/28 Pennant Street

$895,000

13 Phoebe Meikle Place

$1,442,000

12C

Relko Crescent

$980,000

9 Ruku Street

$2,025,000

2/26 Salem Place

$1,085,000

17 Sealy Road

$1,450,000 $1,750,000 CV

2/29

Sealy Road

$1,070,000

9A Sharon Road

$1,930,000 $1,850,000

40 Stredwick Drive

$1,220,000

93 Stredwick Drive

$1,298,000

12D Tikati Rise

$985,000

2D Tiri View Place

$1,110,000

2/3 Tiri View Place

$965,000

4D Tiri View Place

$1,110,000 $1,500,000 CV Land Size Sale price 690 Bedrooms 4

5/2A Torbay Heights

$950,000 $330,000 CV Land Size Sale price 97 Bedrooms 3 Floor size 130

1/24 Toroa Street

$1,215,000 $1,075,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease Bedrooms 2 Floor size 84

181 Vaughans Road

$3,018,000 $3,400,000 CV Land Size Sale price 3447

72 Vaughans Road

$2,250,000

5B Windlass Street

$1,060,000 $1,025,000 CV Land Size Sale price 70 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 211

7C Windlass Street

$1,065,000 $1,025,000 CV Land Size Sale price 211 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 193

9A Windlass Street

$1,050,000 $1,025,000 CV Land Size Sale price 70 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 211

Meet the Team

Darren James Branch Manager 027 485 4446

I enjoy my job with a passion and am extremely proud to manage the Browns Bay team. It is a career choice that I take very seriously and am always mindful that good business today can lead to many further opportunities tomorrow.

I am determined to deliver excellent client service and the Browns Bay team share this aim.

I have been able to integrate the variety of experiences and skills gained from my previous roles within the Health Service and retail sales in the UK to my role within Barfoot & Thompson. Since being appointed branch manager in 2007, I have developed my multinational team of real estate to focus on top quality service.

I am a firm believer in having a healthy working culture in the office. Despite this being a sales focused industry, my team have the freedom to develop their individual talents within a competitive framework to fully meet the needs of all clients.

Please feel free to contact me. I will always make myself available for personal assistance.