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The latest QV House Price Index shows residential property values nationally fell by 1.9% over the three months to the end of August, the largest quarterly decline in two years. Over the same period, values in the Queenstown Lakes District rose 1%, making it one of the only areas in the country to record growth.

Wānaka is geographically constrained, and property in its most sought-after locations is tightly held, undoubtedly playing a part in the region’s growth. Alongside that is, of course, the unique and special lifestyle that continues to draw people here.

We see evidence of that demand in the enquiries we receive from across New Zealand and internationally, including Active Investor Plus Visa holders, returning expatriates, Australian buyers, developers and investors. For vendors, our job is to know where that demand is coming from and introduce those buyers to the right property when it comes to market.

While the strength of the Wānaka market is encouraging, a rising market alone doesn’t guarantee an exceptional sale. No single property has a predetermined value, nor is its potential limited by the average market movement around it. Market data provides a useful benchmark,  but the final result comes down to reaching the right buyers, positioning a property well and knowing how to bring the two together.

In our first year since launching Aspire Realty in September 2025, we have achieved seven record sales across Wānaka. For us, those results are proof that we have the buyers, market knowledge and experience to maximise the opportunities this market presents.

Aspire Realty — Independent by choice. Driven by results.