Welcome
Hi everyone
Spring has arrived with an abundance of pink and white blossom and warming weather. After a great winter it seems a surprise that we are here already.
I have found the real estate market steady through-out winter with well-presented and carefully priced houses continuing to sell with happy vendors. The upcoming election has created some uncertainty in the market however trends show that the market normally springs back soon after.
In this newsletter we look at the election effects on the housing market, introduce some new easy-care properties and consider whether a property is up for the long haul.
At SNR Real Estate we continue to focus on easy care houses for the 50+ market. We would love to hear from you if you are considering buying or selling one.
Warm regards
Vanessa
The Election and Tauranga's Housing Market
BOP Property Statistics
Tauranga Statistics
Compared to September 2025
Median Price up 4.7% to $900,000 (from $860,000)
Sales Count down 5.8%
Compared to August 2026
Median Price stable at $900,000 (from $900,000)
Sales Count up 6.5%
The current BOP median Days to Sell of 45 days is the same as the 10-year average for September which is 45 days. There were 23 weeks of inventory in September 2026 which is 2 weeks less than the same time last year.
Source: REINZ Statistics
Feature Properties
602/11 Kamahi Crescent, Papamoa Beach
45 Havenbrook Way, Pyes Pa
These two properties are both easy-care homes in villages. Both have careful owners and are presented beautifully. Learn more about these properties here:
Is your home ready for the long haul?
For many people, staying in their own home for as long as possible is the preferred option. Moving into a retirement village is not necessarily the next step once you reach a certain age. More people are thinking about how they can adapt their existing home so they can continue living independently, safely and comfortably
https://www.snrrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/171365/is-your-home-ready-for-the-long-haul/
What's on in Tauranga
Tauranga Harbour City Lions will hold their annual charity book sale this year at the Tauranga Racecourse.
With over 1000 Jigsaws and 1000 banana boxes of books this will be their best sale ever.
Please bring your own bags, and there is loads of free accessible parking close by.
EFTPOS is available.
All profits this year will go to the proposed new Cancer Lodge.
