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Welcome to our SOLD Parnell 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.

Nick Fistonich and the Parnell team

Parnell branch

300 Parnell Road

Parnell, Auckland 1052

P 09 366 0015

E parnell@barfoot.co.nz barfoot.co.nz/parnell

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

$2,062,500 $2,075,000

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 than a third of all listed properties in our area.

WITH SELLING AGENCIES MKT SHARES

For the period from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026, we sold 32% of all properties for sale in the area – that’s over 675 sales made by Barfoot & Thompson!

Figures shown on this page include

sales. Where sales information was not publicly

baselined on the 13th of each month for the

of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REA2008)

Getting Ready To Sell

Top Tips

When Selling Your Home

So, you are thinking about selling and want to know what you should do before putting your home on the market?

We share a few ideas from the information available on our website barfoot.co.nz

Read our top tips and be sure to look at our information videos available on our web pages at this link: barfoot.co.nz/sell/selling-tips

De-clutter

The golden rule when getting ready to present your home to the market will always be to de-clutter! Think of it as a head start on packing, so that when it’s time for open home, buyers will make an emotional connection and know where they can put all of their belongings!

Before you start the selling process, it’s a good idea to think about the space you have and how you can make the most of it. You may have all the space you need, but clutter could obscure rooms and make them look smaller.

When it comes to a de-clutter, here are some of our Top Tips:

• Consider hiring a storage unit for all objects that don’t have a place in your home.

• Clean everything - from skirting boards to walls, taps and behind fridges.

• Consider getting carpets professionally cleaned

• Buyers will open your cupboards and closets, so make sure you take time to look and give them a tidy-up where needed.

• Your personal mementos make your house a home. So it stands to reason that buyers will find it hard to imagine living there if it’s filled with family photos and heirlooms.

Define Spaces

Defining each room is a good idea when you are preparing for presentation to the market. For example, you might have a four bedroom home but are using one of the bedrooms as a home office. Whilst working from home suits many, showcase all the possibilities by installing a single bed alongside a more compact work area. This way you maximise the benefit of the extra bedroom and tick all the boxes for a broader range of buyers.

If you don’t have enough furniture use a Home stager – they will often arrange a partial stage for you. Home stagers can bring an assortment of accessories to ‘dress’ your home, so you retain your own furniture but add the appeal of latest styles or decoration to achieve a showhome presentation. For an empty or investment home, it’s a great idea to use staging to help your agent achieve the best selling price for your property.

Repairs and renovations

For many people selling their home provides the perfect opportunity to make minor repairs and touch ups they may have been putting off for a long time.

Doors that don’t shut property, holes in walls, peeling wallpaper or leaky taps are just some of the things that can turn off buyers and are relatively easy to fix.

Make an entrance

Your front door is one of the first things buyers see, so make sure it looks inviting. Dress it up with a new coat of paint and consider adding a bold street number that matches your home’s unique style. Buyers value privacy, so if you’ve got a clear glass door, think about replacing it with something opaque or solid. Is your garden path crooked? Make sure you fix any broken or uneven concrete, and rid your path of moss or mildew - it should be clean and not slippery.

Go green!

A well-tended front garden creates instant appeal and is a great way to show buyers that your home is worth a look. If you’re not sure what to plant, go with low maintenance shrubs - New Zealand natives are ideal. Think about how you can create a sense of privacy and calm. Bark or crushed shells can be used to cover any patches of bare earth, and rocks, railway sleepers or bricks make inexpensive garden borders.

Don’t have a garden? Add some colourful pots or planter boxes. Herbs, perennials or succulents are a good option - they add colour and fragrance.

More info:

Go online or drop into our branch to find a range of tools and tips for buyers, sellers and renters: barfoot.co.nz

Recent Sales

The following pages show a summary of sales in Parnell, Newmarket and Remuera 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.

12 Ayr Street

$2,400,000

41A Ayr Street

$3,333,000

76 Brighton Road

$2,125,000

403/13 Cheshire Street

$930,000

3/456 Parnell Road

$960,000

17B Saint Georges Bay Road

$2,000,000

83A Saint Stephens Avenue

$2,455,000

9 Sudbury Terrace

$139,888

3 Taurarua Terrace

$2,600,000

56A Tohunga Crescent

$2,850,000 $2,375,000 CV Land Size Sale price 683 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 150

Y7/30 York Street

$1,485,000 $1,500,000 CV Land Size Sale price Unit Title Bedrooms 3 Floor size 154

Newmarket

2/6 Sarawia Street

$855,000 $980,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease Bedrooms 2 Floor size 85

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.

2/195 Abbotts Way

$1,250,000

28F Abbotts Way

$1,485,000

2/35 Arney Road

$1,650,000

$5,200,000

1/36 Clonbern Road

$1,155,000

$2,055,000

$3,380,000

Kitirawa Road

$5,040,000

37 Leys Crescent

$1,180,000

16 Lingarth Street

$1,960,000

Loreto Heights

$3,000,000

48A Rangitoto Avenue

$3,750,000

5/717 Remuera Road

$1,495,000

2/748 Remuera Road

$1,150,000

49 Richard Farrell Avenue

4B Swinton Close

$1,400,000

28 Ventnor Road

$3,910,000 $3,625,000 CV Land Size Sale price 600 Bedrooms 5 Floor size 247

22B Wiles Avenue

$700,000 $1,450,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease Bedrooms 3 Floor size 161

23 Winhall Rise

$1,456,000 $1,600,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease Bedrooms 5 Floor size 212

Meet the Team

Nick Fistonich

Manager 021 146 2720

I first stepped into the property industry in 2008, and since then my career has gone from strength to strength. I’ve represented a number of New Zealand’s leading real estate brands, won multiple awards along the way, and gained a reputation as a top performer with a wealth of experience across property sales, business ownership and management.

I am known for my tireless work ethic, high energy, expert knowledge and ability to lead strategic business growth.

I also have a strong desire to succeed, which plays perfectly into my role as branch manager at Parnell - inspiring my team to aim high, achieve great things, grow and develop, and find reward and satisfaction in their work, every day. Of course, Barfoot & Thompson provides the perfect platform upon which we can all do this, thanks to the company’s vast network, market-leading position and outstanding access to resources and support.

We’re very fortunate to be working in the Parnell area, as this offers a unique backdrop for our operations. We consistently enjoy dominant market share in the suburb – likely due to the fact that we’re passionate about the area, have great local knowledge, and are experienced in selling the wide variety of properties on offer.

Looking ahead, my focus for the branch revolves around elevating our service offering and growing our sales and property management capability. I also intend to expand the team, building on our already impressive track record for great customer service, and stellar sales results.

Whether you’re considering buying or selling a property, or contemplating a career change, I would be delighted to assist. Feel free to call me at Barfoot & Thompson Parnell, and let’s explore the possibilities.